Packaging software with IPS is usually straightforward due to the amount of automation that is provided. Automation avoids repetitive tedium, which seems to be the principal cause of most packaging bugs.
Publication in IPS consists of the following steps:
Generate a package manifest.
Add necessary metadata to the generated manifest.
Evaluate dependencies.
Add any facets or actuators that are needed.
Verify the package.
Publish the package.
Test the package.