Comparing Repository Access Interfaces
The following table offers information to help you decide how to provide access to your IPS package repository. A single repository can be configured for both file access and HTTP or HTTPS access.
Table 2 Repository Access Interfaces Comparison
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Advantages
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Easy access for local users.
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Easy access for multiple systems without using NFS.
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Restricted system access. Secure transfer of content between repository and installable image. Configure with or without client authentication.
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Disadvantages
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Requires NFS. Less flexibility to configure access controls.
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Not secure. Difficult to restrict systems from connecting.
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More complex to configure, particularly if you configure client authentication.
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