In order to distribute new or changed custom files, such as custom form archives, through automatic software updating, the files are loaded into the One Identity Manager database with the program "Software Loader".
To import files
The status and file size of all the files in the selected directory are displayed in the file list. The status is determined from the file information in the database. To test the file version, the file size and the hash value are determined and compared to the entry in the database.
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NOTE: Take note when selecting the base directory that a directory tree is not created accidentally. |
Status | Meaning |
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Version unknown | The file belongs to the known files but has not been loaded into the database yet. There is no version information in the database. |
File unknown | This file is new. The file is in the list of known files but has not been loaded in the database yet. There is no version information in the database. |
Version OK | The file version matches the version in the database. |
Version changed | This version of the file has change with respect to the version in the database. |
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TIP: Click with the mouse in a column header to sort by the selected column. |
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TIP: Modified files can be preselected in the context menu. |
Context Menu Item | Meaning |
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Open all directories All the directories are opened. | |
Open all modified files | All the files with the status "Version changed" are selected. Files in the subdirectories are only selected if the directories are opened beforehand. |
Issue a change label to mark files in order to simplify the transfer of new files between various databases (test database, development database, operational database). Change labels are offered in the program "Database Transporter" as export criteria when a customer transport package is created.
Setting | Description |
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Source directory | Path in the installation source. |
Create backup | A copy of the file is made if the software is updated automatically. |
No update | The file is not updated automatic software update. |
In order to equip individual Job servers with the newest software version, you have to export the files from the One Identity Manager database. The program"Software Loader" exports the files from the database.
To export files
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TIP: Click with the mouse in a column header to sort by the selected column. |
Exportable files are displayed with their status and file size. The program checks whether One Identity Manager files already exist in the given directory in order to determine the status. If this is the case, the files are updated, otherwise the files are recreated.
Status | Meaning |
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Unknown file | The file has not been exported from the database into the given directory yet. |
Version OK | The file version matches the version in the database. |
Version changed | This version of the file has change with respect to the version in the database. |
Specify whether a backup should be made of an existing file when the software is updated.
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NOTE: You specify these properties when you import new files with the "Software Loader" program. |
To configure the file properties
Property | Description |
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Create backup | A backup of the existing file is made during the software update for files that are labeled with this option. |
No update | The file is not updated automatic software update. |
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CAUTION: Do not change any other properties as it may result in errors during automatic software update. |
References to operating systems are required at various places in the One Identity Manager schema. The One Identity Manager supplies predefined entries for operating systems. If other operating systems are required, you can create the necessary entries.
To set up an operating system
Property | Description |
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Processing Status |
Object processing status. |
Operating system | Short name of the operating system. |
Name | Long name of the operating system. |
Client operating system | Specifies whether the operating system can be used for workstations. |
Server operating system | Specifies whether the operating system can be used for servers. |
Version | Version number of the operating system. |
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