Table 3-1 lists and describes the optional features you can build into a package.
Table 3-1 Task Map: Creating Information Files and Installation Scripts
Task |
Description |
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Create Information Files |
Define Package Dependencies. A definition of package dependencies allows you to specify whether your package is compatible with previous versions, dependent on other packages, or whether other packages are dependent on yours. | ||||||
Provide a Copyright Message. A copyright file provides legal protection for your software application. | |||||||
Create Additional Space on the Target System. A space file sets aside blocks on the target system, which enables you to create files during installation that are not defined in the pkgmap file. | |||||||
Create Installation Scripts |
Obtain Information From the Installer. A request script enables you to obtain information from the person installing your package. | ||||||
Gather File System Data Needed For Installation. A checkinstall script enables you to perform an analysis of the target system and set up the correct environment for, or cleanly halt, the installation. | |||||||
Write Procedure Scripts. Enables you to provide customized installation instructions during specific phases of the installation or removal process. | |||||||
Write Class Action Scripts. Enables you to specify a set of instructions to be executed during package installation and removal on specific groups of package objects. | |||||||