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You can also create bundle groups. A bundle group is simply a group of bundles, similar to a
catalog. However, installation of bundles in groups is automatic, just like installation of individual
bundles.
The following sections contain additional information:
Section 1.4.1, "Bundles," on page 28
Section 1.4.2, "Catalogs," on page 28
1.4.1 Bundles
To create a bundle:
1 In the ZENworks Control Center, click the Bundles tab.
2 In the Bundle list, click New > Bundle to display the Create New Bundle Wizard.
3 Select RPM Package Bundle (the default option), then click Next.
4 Follow the prompts to create the bundle and assign it to devices. For information about what
you need to supply at each step of the wizard, click the
When assigning the bundle to devices, you can lessen your management overhead by assigning
the bundle to groups of devices rather than to individual devices. For more information about
device groups, see
For more detailed information about using bundles and bundle groups to deliver software to devices,
see
Chapter 20, "Using RPM and File Bundles," on page
1.4.2 Catalogs
To create a catalog:
1 In the ZENworks Control Center, click the Bundles tab.
2 In the Bundle list, click New > Catalog to display the Create New Catalog Wizard.
3 Follow the prompts to create the catalog, add bundles to it, and assign it to devices. For
information about what you need to supply at each step of the wizard, click the
When assigning the catalog to devices, you can lessen your management overhead by assigning
the catalog to groups of devices rather than to individual devices. For more information about
device groups, see
For more detailed information about delivering software to devices, see
Catalogs," on page
1.5 Delivering Content Using File Bundles
A File bundle lets you create a bundle and distribute compressed files of the type
. For example, you can include configuration files or data files in file bundles.
tar.bz2
To create a File bundle:
1 In the ZENworks Control Center, click the Bundles tab.
2 In the Bundle list, click New > Bundle to display the Create New Bundle Wizard.
3 Select File bundle, then click Next.
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