Checking In a Component Type

Checking in a resource means copying a specific piece of software from a specific location (such as a directory on a gold server) and entering it in the repository with a specific name, a version number, and a resource type.

A resource type identifies the format and in many cases the function of a resource. Examples of resource types are file, directory, IIS Web Site Settings, and COM+ Application. For a complete list, see Built-in Components Types.

The resource repository uses a hierarchical namespace. Within this namespace, individual resources are identified by their name, which must be unique, and their version number.

The CLI command cdb.rsrc.ci checks in a resource. When you check in a resource with cdb.rsrc.ci, you specify the location of the source of the resource (with the -src argument), the location (a hierarchical name) in the repository where you would like to store the resource (with the -dst argument), and the resource type (with the -type argument).

A resource may be used for more than one component. Checking in a resource with cdb.rsrc.ci does not associate the resource with any particular component.