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About the Software Manager Database

Multiple Software Manager Databases

Software Manager Reference
Icon Dependency relationship
Optional.
Installing the dependency package
is optional. If it is installed, it must
precede the dependent package.
Optional.
Installing the dependency package
is optional. If it is installed, it must
precede the dependent package.
Optional.
Installing the dependency package
is optional. If it is installed, it must
precede the dependent package.
Supersedes.
The dependency replaces the
dependent package during
installation.
The Software Manager database contains:
All software packages used or created by an organization. Package resources might
be included also (examples: files, merge modules, registry keys).
Merge modules used by an organization.
Other resources used by an organization, such as device drivers and Group Policy
Objects.
Snapshots of standard operating environments used by an organization, for use
during conflict resolution. Create these snapshots with SOE Snapshot.
You manage the data in the Software Manager database through Software Manager.
See also:
About the Wise Software Repository in the Wise Package Studio Help
Sharing the Software Manager Database With Corporate Developers
Multiple Software Manager Databases
Software Manager in a Multi-user Environment
You might want to use multiple Software Manager databases in these instances:
If you import a large number of applications for a large organization, you can use
multiple databases to reduce the database size.
If you are repackaging for multiple operating systems, you can use a separate
database for each target operating system.
Introduction to Software Manager
Association relationship
None.
Required.
The dependent package must be
installed with the dependency.
Optional.
Installing the dependent package
with the dependency is optional.
None.
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