Software Elements | HP Software Package Builder (SPB) manual

Software Packaging

Software Package Structure

•Group related files in the source filesystem that will directly translate to the destination filesystem.

Software Elements

A software package is created from a hierarchy of software elements, which are structured and defined in a PSF. The SPB-specific software elements are as follows:

File	A file is the lowest level of software element that can be
	contained in a software package. Files are grouped
	together to create filesets.
Fileset	A fileset serves as a container for files, associated file
	attributes, and separate control scripts. A fileset is
	comprised of a group of files. Filesets are grouped and
	contained in products. A fileset can only belong to one
	product; however, a fileset may be referenced in
	multiple subproducts within one product. A fileset can
	also be included in multiple bundles through the
	product it is contained within. A minimum of one
	fileset is required for a PSF.
Product	A product is a container for filesets, subproducts,
	and/or control scripts specific to a software package.
	Products are collections that form a set of related
	software. A product can contain one fileset or multiple
	filesets. Products can contain filesets specific to
	different versions of the product and different
	hardware platforms. All these different filesets can be
	packaged together for distribution. A minimum of one
	product is required for a PSF.
Subproduct	A subproduct is a reference to groups of related filesets
	within a product. For example, you might create a
	subproduct that references a fileset grouping for the
	entire runtime configuration, manuals, or
	demonstration versions of the product. It is important
	to remember that subproducts only reference filesets
	and do not physically contain the fileset. The use of
	subproducts is optional and considered an advanced
	feature.

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Contents

Edition Manufacturing Part Number December Warranty Government LicenseCopyright Notice Trademark Notices Publication History Typographic Conventions Contents Glossary Index Introduction to Software Software Package Builder Overview FeaturesFeatures Benefits Software Package Builder and HP-UX Software Distributor Software Package Builder Overview Optimizing Java To access Java configuration informationSystem Requirements To download SPB from the Web Installation OverviewInstallation Starting Software Package Builder Specifying Packaging Policy Rules FilePage Software Packaging Software Packaging Overview Software Packaging Lifecycle Software Packaging LifecycleSoftware packaging lifecycle is displayed in Figure TIP Software Package Structure Organizing Filesystems Software Elements Software Package Structure Software Package Hierarchy Software Package Hierarchy Structural Elements Functions and Relationships Structural Function Relationship Element Software Package Structure Product Specification File Attributes Required Attribute Values Software Element Required AttributeRecommended Attribute Values Software Element Recommended Attribute Packaging Policies Page Software Package Builder Introduction Attribute Table Screen RegionsPackage Structure PSF View Messages TabPolicy Help Tab Additional Information MenusTool Bar Page Getting Started with Software Getting Started Using the SPB GUI Creating a New PSFTo create a PSF To create a product and add filesets Managing Fileset Content Step From the Structure menu, select Add Elements FilesTo create a destination filesystem Step Click Add Directory Validating a PSF To set file or directory permissions To set attributes Setting AttributesTo filter the attribute display You enter new data into the PSF, SPB re-validates the file Using the SPB Command Line Interface Editing from the CLIValidating from the CLI Example Incorporating SPB into Automated Processes Return Values Additional Information Advanced Features Managing Fileset Content Manage Fileset Content Dialog Box Using Advanced Features RegionsFile Mapping Options To set the recursive option Setting FileMapping Options To set the file * or include option Mode field of the Directory Attributes and File Attributes File Mode AccessAdd Permissions Attributes table To apply a mode to all filesStep Select Apply to All Permissions Selections To change the default representation of the Mode fieldStep Select the Advanced Options button Managing Fileset Content Subproduct Creating and Using a SubproductTo create a subproduct Creating and Using a Bundle To create a bundle Attribute Table Creating and Using a Vendor or CategoryTo add a vendor or category Creating and Using Vendor Defined Attributes To create a vendor defined attributeTo edit a vendor defined attribute Attributes Dependency Attributes Overview of Software Specification AttributesSoftware Specification Attributes Specifications ResolvingSoftware SPB SPB will not Software Specification StatusWorking with Dependency Attributes To add a dependency attribute using the and relationship To add a dependency attribute using the or relationship Select Structure Add Elements CorequisitesClick Add Set Click Add Step Select Structure Add Elements Corequisites To add remote content as a dependency attributeClick Add Content Using Control Scripts Using Control Scripts Additional Information Page Glossary Glossary Multiple architecture Optional attribute Tag Unconfigure script Unconfigure script Glossary Index Software elements, 20 bundle, 21 category Index