Updating A Software Distribution Directory - Novell GROUPWISE 7 - SYSTEM Manual

4.9.2 Updating a Software Distribution Directory

1 Click Tools > GroupWise System Operations > Software Directory Management to display the
Software Distribution Directory Management dialog box.
The Software Distribution Directories list includes all software distribution directories defined
in your GroupWise system.
2 Select the software distribution directory to update, then click Update to display the Update
Software Distribution Directory dialog box.
3 Fill in the following fields:
Update by Copying From: Select this option, 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
files and subdirectories 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.
Force Auto-Update Check by GroupWise Components: This option causes the GroupWise
Post Office Agent (in client/server access mode) or the GroupWise client (in direct access
mode) to check the software distribution directory for a new version of the GroupWise client; if
a new version is found, the next time a user starts the GroupWise client, he or she is prompted
to update the client software.
The Force Auto-Update Check by GroupWise Components option is automatically selected
when you select the Update by Copying From option. If you don't select the Update by
Copying From option, you can still select this option and then click OK. This forces an auto-
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