Linking Package Definitions to Software Inventory Packages

Use the Select Package dialog to link Package Definitions with the software identification rules in the Vector Packages Database. This enables you to maintain consistency between the names used by software inventory operations and your Package Definitions, and to ensure that software installed using the Distribute Software operation can be identified by software inventory operations and software metering.

To Link a Package Definition to the Packages Database:

1    In the Package Definition Editor, right-click the Package Definition you want to link (unlinked Package Definitions are indicated by the Unlinked Generate/UNLINKED.gif icon), and choose Link to Package from the shortcut menu. The Select Package dialog is displayed. (The Select Package dialog is opened automatically if you choose to link a new Package Definition to a Software Inventory Package.)

2    In the Select Package dialog, select the Software Inventory Package that corresponds to the Package Definition.

3    If you want to change the name of the Package Definition to that of the Software Inventory Package, select Use package name for distribution name

4    Click OK to close the dialog and save your changes. The Linked Generate/LINKED.gif icon is displayed alongside the Package Definition.

Related Topics

Displaying Linked Packages

Unlinking Package Definitions