HP WBEM Services Software Developer's Kit for HP-UX Provider and Client Developer's Guide A.01

Provider Implementation
Packaging and Release
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• Provider Data Sheet (PDS)
A description of the provider which includes a list of properties and
methods served by the provider. This component is not required for a
provider package, but is strongly encouraged.
• Operator's Guide
A conventional document providing a detailed description of system
requirements and the procedures for installing, upgrading, and
removing the provider, as well as other information, if required, for
configuring and operating the provider. This information may be
delivered in the PDS. It is not required.
• Other Components
In some cases, the implementation of a provider may include other
executable components, data or configuration files, online
documentation, clients that use the provider, and other components.
Installation, Upgrade and Removal
Installation, upgrade and removal is done with HP WBEM Services for
HP-UX running.
Installing on Systems with HP WBEM Services for HP-UX
The basic steps in a provider installation are:
• Check for prerequisites
• Disable existing provider
• Move files to target locations
• Update schema
• Perform other tasks, as necessary, such as provider configuration,
file initialization, or similar functions.
• Enable new provider
Target File Locations
Provider installation must deliver the following two types of information
to the system (though provider implementations may additionally
include other components not specifically required by HP WBEM
Services for HP-UX):