Help: Pool builder (Create, edit, delete pool)

The pool builder makes it possible to combine software packages from different media (CD, DVD, internet) on the m23 server and convert them to a package source. These package sources can be used to install clients. This can be done without an internet connection. It is possible too to add selfmade packages to the pool.

• Create a new pool: You can create a new pool by entering a name in the "Pool name" and clicking on "Add".
• Delete or load a pool: Select a pool from the list "Existing pool" and click on desired action.
• Used pool: In this section you can see information about the elected pool.
• Change description or type: You can add a description to the pool or change its type. Afterwards click on "Save".
• Package sources: The package sources are show that represent the package pool. Simply copy the lines to the package sources list, if you want to install a client from this pool.
• Next step: Click on the button to copy the packages or select the package source.

Hint

• Pool type: The type selects the media the packages should be fetched from. "Download pool": This variant downloads all packages from HTTP or FTP servers that can be used for package installation.
• Architecture: Choose here the architecture for the packages to download. Here the architecture of the clients is meant and not the architecture of the m23 server.
• Package source: A package source is a directory (with subdirectories) that contains software packages and index files. The index files are storing information about the software packages and are needed to make the packages available for installation.

GPG key for signing the package source

Select the private GPG key that will be used to sign the package sources created with your m23 server here. The corresponding public key will be transferred to the m23 clients, so the authenticity of the packages can be checked.

At "GPG key in use", the key which is currently in use is displayed. If there is no key indicated, the packages will currently not be signed.

To be able to use a private GPG key, select one from the list and click on "Select". The GPG key will now be used to sign all package sources that are created or updated, and will also be transferred to clients that are created or restored.

If you would like to remove or add a GPG key, click on "Manage GPG keys".

If you would like to (re)create the index for the currently loaded package source and (re)sign it afterwards, you need to click on "Create (new) package sources index and sign (anew)".