Package Distribution
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Package Distribution
To distribute packages, you can deliver individual package files to recipients, or you can create a feed to which recipients subscribe.
A feed is a collection of package files that includes a manifest containing information on the included packages. The packages in a feed satisfy all dependencies required for the installation of an application. NI recommends using feeds when distributing multiple packages that have dependencies on one another. With feeds, you can create a single location where you host and maintain all packages intended for end user access.
You can use Package Manager to create and manage a feed for small-scale distributions, such as hosting a feed on a network file server. For large-scale distributions where you need to provide granular user permissions and roles for managing feeds, you can use SystemLink.
Related Information
- Creating a Feed
Create feeds to distribute multiple packages that have dependencies on one another and consolidate package file updates in one location.
- Installing Packages from a Feed
To install packages from a feed, you register the feed and install it from the Packages tab.