ZIP packages

ZIP package support

The SA Client adds support for ZIP packages on the following platform families:

  • Windows
  • Unix

ZIP packaging

When you install a ZIP package on a server, the files are automatically extracted and saved to a directory that you select; otherwise, a default directory is used. SA keeps track of all ZIP packages that it has installed, which prevents you from installing a ZIP package with the same name twice.

A ZIP package has no limits or restrictions on the size, format, or number of files that it contains.

SA supports ZIP encapsulation for application package files that were built using other standalone installation programs, for example, InstallShield.

SA requires silent install operation for programs designed for interactive installation. When you package these program files to upload to SA, use the silent install options to play back automatic responses to provide unattended installation.

Info-Zip compatible ZIP packages

SA offers package management support for Info-Zip compatible ZIP packages. The files that are archived within Info-Zip are installable in SA. You can download this package creation tool from www.info-zip.org.

Info-Zip compatible package metadata

SA uses the ZIP package file name to uniquely identify a ZIP package.

Prerequisites of Info-Zip compatible package management

Full support for managing ZIP packages on a server is included with the Windows SA Agent.