Running The Management Console (Initial Use); Installing The Master Repository - McAfee MANAGEMENT EDITION 2.5 Administrator's Manual

Installing the Management Edition Program

Running the Management Console (initial use)

The first time you run the Management Console, it prompts for a location to
install the master repository (also known as "the Repository," as distinguished
from mirror repositories, which occur in multiples).

Installing the master repository

The master repository (i.e., the Repository) is a set of sub-directories that contain
all the Management and anti-virus software for distribution around the
network. Member machines have read-only access to it. Updates to member
machines can be scheduled to occur at any time.
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You must install your master repository on a Windows NT server that is
permanently available.
Installing the master repository on a Windows NT server means that the
necessary directories and shares are set up automatically as a part of the
installation process. This is the default option. It is the only available option for
installing the master repository.
Follow these steps to install the master repository:
1. First, launch the Management Edition program.
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NOTE: The master repository must be permanently available to allow
software updates to occur and must be located on a Windows NT server
or workstation. This may be the Management Server or a different
machine.