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Install Services

The Install Service is responsible for installation of components on Openwings enabled systems. This includes the authentication of components, zero-interaction install, dependency resolution, and policy resolution. The Install Service manages the separation of components and the publication of components via a built in application server.

Key functionality/requirements for Install Services

  1. The Install Service provides the ability to add components without requiring user interaction (except in the case of storage or security exceptions).
  2. Provides the ability to automatically detect and execute components stored on removable media.
  3. Authenticate components prior to installation/execution.
  4. Addition of new components shall not affect the files installed for other components.
  5. Provides facilities for installing, removing and rolling upgrades for components on Openwings enabled systems.
  6. The Install Service acts as an application server to deliver installation bundles to other systems.

Documentation and Tutorials 

Install Services Specification
Install Services JavaDoc Documentation
Deploying Components Tutorial

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