[HPADM] Building central repository for packages

From: MMH (hanasim_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 01/29/04

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To: hpux-admin@DutchWorks.nl

      I am trying to build a central repository for
    software products supported on HP-UX 10.20, 11 and 11i
    systems. It should also be possible to store custom
    created products and patches in this repository.

      The problem I am facing is the organization of this
    repository. I will explain my current directory
    hierarchy below,

     <repos-prefix>/Rel_B.10.20
                              |- standard
                              `- apps

     <repos-prefix>/Rel_B.11.00
                              |- standard
                              `- apps

     <repos-prefix>/Rel_B.11.11
                              |- standard
                              `- apps

    So, in total I have 6 software depots 'standard' and
    'apps' for 3 OS versions. This works quite well until
    we introduce patch packages.

    I am creating custom product 'ABC' version 1.0 and
    store this in /pkgs/Rel_B.11.00/apps depot.

    Patched version of 'ABC' will have version 1.1 and I
    will store this product also in
    /pkgs/Rel_B.11.00/apps.
    If we do it this way, then I am facing problems while
    installing the packages. Instead of installing 'ABC' V
    1.0 and then applying the patch, it tries to install
    'ABC' V 1.1 directly and fails. I tried giving package
    dependency etc, even then it doesn't work.

    If anybody has setup this kind of central repository,
    could you please share your structure with me.

    It would be great if we can come up with a structure
    where a product can be installed and patches applied
    in one 'swinstall' command.
          
             MMH

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