A package is comprised of a root directory containing subdirectories, payload files, and configuration files that define the
result of the package's installation on the target system.
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Details
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| control subdirectory
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Contains the control file.
The control file contains metadata describing properties and relationships of the package, such as its name, version, type,
and dependencies.
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Package Manager generates the package according to the metadata in the control file.
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The control file is a text file without an extension.
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You declare whether a package is a File package or WinInst package in the control file by assigning the appropriate value
to the
XB-Plugin attribute.
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| data subdirectory
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Contains the payload you intend to distribute with your package. Depending on whether you build a File package or WinInst
package, some of the data subdirectory contents will differ.
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File packages contain the following items:
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Root directories—the structure you create for these directories determines where Package Manager installs payload items.
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(Optional) Instructions file—provides instructions for running any included executables and creates shortcuts to files on
the target system.
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WinInst packages contain the following items:
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One or more .msi files—each MSI is automatically found and executed in ascending ASCII order according to its file name unless
you provide an instructions file to customize the execution.
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(Optional) Instructions file—customizes the execution of the MSIs and specifies conditions for running executables.
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| debian-binary file
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Declares conformity to the Debian standard.
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