User`s guide

Install Packages
The process of installing packages includes identifying and processing dependencies and conflicts, running
any specified prescripts, running the installation using any specified command arguments, and then
running any specified post-scripts. You can also remove packages.
Procedure
1. Select Console > Windows tab > Operating System > Software Provisioning > Package Managers
2. Click Install.
The Select Machines page of the Install Package wizard appears.
3. Verify that the machines displayed in the lower pane are the machines to which you want to install the
package. Add or remove machines as needed.
4. Click Next.
The Select Package to Install page appears.
5. In the Package Name list, select the package to install.
6. Select one of the following version options:
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Install Version: Installs the specified version. By default the operator equals the package selected in
the list; however, you may select a different operator and type the version number in the text box.
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Install latest available version on all platforms: Installs the latest version of the package available
from the sources configured for the Package Manager.
7. Configure the Security Options.
This option determines if a package is installed or removed based on the state of the signature. Select
one of the following options:
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Install secure signed package only: The package must be signed and the public key of the signing
certificate you used to sign the package is available on all the machines on which you are installing
or removing the package.
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Skip signature validation when installing a signed package: (Not Recommended) The package is
installed or removed without attempting to verify the signature.
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Allow unsigned package to be installed: (Not recommended) The package is installed or removed
even if it is unsigned.
8. Click Next.
The Schedule page appears.
9. Select one of the scheduling options and configure as needed
10. Click Next.
The Confirmation page appears.
11. Review the information. If it is correct, click Finish.
12. Review the information, resolve any conflicts, and then click Finish. You can monitor the process in
the Jobs Manager. See "Viewing Provisioning Jobs in the Job Manager" on page 196 for more
information.
The package is displayed as Installed in the Package Manager - Packages data grid.
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