How to Change Update Directory Locations (GUI)

This procedure describes how to specify alternative locations for the download directory, the backout data directory, or both. By default, the download directory is /var/sadm/spool.

1. Access the Update Manager GUI.

   See How to Access the Update Manager Application (GUI).

2. Choose Preferences from the File menu.

   The Configuration screen of the Preferences dialog box appears.

3. In the Directories section, specify alternative directory locations, as applicable.

   • Type the alternative location for the download directory in the Download Directory field.

   • Type the alternative location for the backout data directory in the Backout Data Directory field.

4. Click OK to set one or both of these values, and to dismiss the dialog box.

   Click Cancel to discard the values you set, and to dismiss the dialog box.