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5 Click OK to create the software distribution directory and add it to the list.
6 Click Close to exit the dialog box.
Each time it starts, the POA checks to make sure it can access all of the software distribution
directories in the list. If it encounters a problem accessing any software distribution directory, the
POA notifies you of the problem through the POA agent console and the POA log file. This helps
ensure that each software distribution directory is always available.
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Description: Specify an optional description for the software distribution directory. You might
want to use this description to indicate the software version or to give other pertinent
information.
Location: Specify the location where you want to create the software distribution directory. If
you specify a path to a directory that does not exist, ConsoleOne creates the directory for you.
NetWare In the UNC Path field, specify the location where you want to create a software
and distribution directory based on the GroupWise 7 Administrator and Client (NetWare/
Windows: Windows) CDs. The Windows client checks this location for software updates.
Linux: In the Linux Path field, specify the location where you want to create a software
distribution directory based on the GroupWise 7 Administrator and Client (Linux)
CDs. The Cross-Platform client checks this location for software updates for both the
Linux and Macintosh versions of the Cross-Platform client.
Macintosh: The AppleTalk Path field is used only if you are still running the GroupWise 5.2
Macintosh client.
You can fill in more than one field in order to distribute software for multiple platforms from a
single software distribution directory.
Copy Software From: Select this option to copy GroupWise software to the new directory,
then choose from the following source locations:
Software Distribution Directory: If you want to copy software from an existing
software distribution directory, select this option, then select the software distribution
directory. All directories are copied.
Path: If you want to copy software from a location that is not defined as a software
distribution directory in your GroupWise system (such as the GroupWise CDs), select this
option, then browse for and select the correct path.