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Other supported field names for Documentation search include:
• name — Search the package names for a particular keyword
• version — Search for a particular package's version
• filename — Search the package filenames for a particular keyword
• description — Search the packages' detailed description field for a particular keyword
• summary — Search the packages' brief summary for a particular keyword
• arch — Search the packages by their architecture (such as x86, x86_64, or s390)
Along with search criteria, you can also limit searches to Channels relevant to your systems by
clicking the checkbox.
Additionally, you can restrict your search by platform or architecture. Choices include IA-32, IA-64,
s390, s390x, x86_64, PPC, Sparc Solaris, and i386 Solaris.

7.6.3. Manage Software Channels

This tab allows Administrators to create, clone, and delete custom channels. These channels may
contain altered versions of distribution-based channels or custom packages.
7.6.3.1. Manage Software Channels
The default screen of the Manage Software Channels tab is a listing of all available channels. This
includes custom, distribution-based, and child channels.
To clone an existing channel, click the clone channels link in the upper right of the screen, select the
channel to be cloned from the dropdown menu, and click the Create Channel button. The next screen
presents various options for the new channel, including base architecture and GPG options. Make
your selections and click the Create Channel button to complete the process.
To create a new channel, click the create new channel link in the upper right of the screen. Select
the various options for the new channel, including base architecture and GPG options. Make your
selections and click the Create Channel button. Note that a channel created in this manner is blank,
containing no packages. You must either upload software packages or add packages from other
channels. You may also choose to include Errata Updates in your custom channel.
7.6.3.1.1. Manage Software Channels
This screen lists the selections you made during the channel creation process. This page includes the
Globally Subscribable checkbox that permits all users to subscribe to the channel.
7.6.3.1.2. Manage Software Channels
This subtab allows you to select which users may alter or delete this channel. Satellite Administrators
and Channel Administrators may alter or delete any channel.
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