ClientInstaller
Overview
client installer module
Intent
- Automates the installation of a ControlTier Client and bootstraps the client into the current project. Features automated install of the ControlTier Installer (client mode) and dependent Java Package.
- Support additional configurations for installation on a Cygwin/Win32 based client.
Problem
Provides an automation solution for the ControlTier client installation which can then be exposed at the Jobcenter level. This should provide an automation solution for users who may lack the knowledge of a ControlTier installation and/or have the responsibility for many installations within a captured process.
Discussion
This module is somewhat atypical of a normal ControlTier Deployment in that we are bootstrapping a ControlTier client into a project. However, the concept of a Deployment holds in that we are provisioning an entity (the ctier framework instance for the Node) with package dependencies (ControlTier Installer and Java). A "Separation of Concerns" should be considered here prior to automating this process. Many organizations, depending on policy and available resources, may automate this process within a Systems Operations provisioning solution such as Puppet. Consider implemenation of this specific process as an alternative to a larger scoped provising solution.