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Using RPM and File Bundles

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A bundle contains one or more files that are installed to particular locations on a device. A catalog is
a collection of RPM bundles, Dell Update Package bundles, or bundle groups; bundles included in a
catalog are usually considered optional. For more information about catalogs, see
"Using Catalogs," on page
Software included in a bundle that is directly assigned is considered mandatory; the software is
installed on all assigned devices (the bundle is directly assigned to devices, the device group, or the
device folder).
The zlman utility is the command line interface to ZENworks Linux Management. If you need to
create and configure a large number of bundles or catalogs, or if you want to automate the process
using scripts, you can use zlman. For more information, see
The following sections contain additional information:
Section 20.1, "Understanding Bundles," on page 211
Section 20.2, "Creating RPM Bundles," on page 212
Section 20.3, "Creating File Bundles," on page 223
Section 20.4, "Assigning Bundles," on page 232
Section 20.5, "Editing Bundles," on page 235
Section 20.6, "Adding Bundles to Catalogs," on page 239
Section 20.7, "Creating Folders," on page 239
Section 20.8, "Creating Bundle Groups," on page 241
Section 20.9, "Adding Bundles to Existing Groups," on page 245
Section 20.10, "Uninstalling Bundles from Devices," on page 246
Section 20.11, "Deleting Bundles, Bundle Groups, and Folders," on page 249
Section 20.12, "Renaming, Copying, or Moving Bundles," on page 250
Section 20.13, "Deploying a Different Version of a Bundle," on page 251
Section 20.14, "Using a Remote Execute Policy to Remove Bundles and Packages from
Devices," on page 252
Section 20.15, "Generating Bundle Reports," on page 255
Section 20.16, "Best Practices for Adding Packages to Bundles," on page 256

20.1 Understanding Bundles

ZENworks Linux Management lets you create the following types of bundles:
Section 20.1.1, "RPM Bundles," on page 212
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Linux Management, you can install software using either a bundle or a
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Chapter 22,
zlman (1) (page 547).
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