topic Re: Can I manually install the amp? in Alfresco Archive

Can I manually install the amp?

kbpair — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:37:05 GMT

If there are instructions for doing this without using the Module Managment tool I would appreciate someone pointing me towards them.

Re: Can I manually install the amp?

kbpair — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:39:31 GMT

It appears the only way to install a module is with the Module Management tool and only if you are running on Windows or Linux and potentially only if you are using Tomcat.

I am using Tomcat but I am on Unix/Solaris, so I can either manually install a module or I can try and get the Module Mangment Tool to work.

Any help is appreciated.

Re: Can I manually install the amp?

rwetherall — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:44:52 GMT

Hi,

Essentially all the module management tool does is copy the module files held within the AMP into the correct location in the alfresco WAR file.

The installation of the module is then handled by the various module components that will be picked up when the modified WAR is next loaded.

The module management tool is implemented as a Java utility and can be found in the repository.jar. It can be called directly and the provided ModuleManagement scripts are just there are helpers to get you started.

I'd suggest trying to get the tool working in the first place, since it is the most reliable way of installing a module, but it is possible to install by hand if nessesary.

Cheers,
Roy