Create/Edit Software Distribution Directory

The software distribution directory contains files that you will need to access from various locations as you build or update your GroupWise^® system. Users also need access to this directory to install the GroupWise client.

Name
Enter a name for the software distribution directory. The name identifies the software distribution directory within your GroupWise system. For example, whenever you create a post office, you associate it with a software distribution directory. The software distribution directory's name, not its location, appears in the list of directories from which you can select.

The name can include any characters; there are no restrictions.

Description
Enter an optional description for the software distribution directory. You might want to use this field to indicate the software version or to give other pertinent information.

Location
In the UNC Path field, enter 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.

The UNC path is also used by GroupWise software (running on Windows* workstations) to locate the software distribution directory when necessary. If you have GroupWise software running on Macintosh* or Linux* workstations, you can use the optional AppleTalk Path and Linux Path fields to specify the directory location from the perspective of the Macintosh and Linux workstations.

Copy Software From
This option is only available when creating a new software distribution directory.

Select Copy Software From, 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, such as the GroupWise DVD, that is not defined as a software distribution directory in your GroupWise system, select this option, then browse for and select the correct path.

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