VMware Software Content Repository Tool 4.0 Guide

About this manual

The VMware Software Content Repository (SCR) Tool is a standalone Java client application designed to build a repository of Linux and UNIX patches by automatically downloading operating system vendor patch content. It operates on a Red Hat machine, utilizing the VCM Patching functionality in VMware vCenter Configuration Manager to deploy these patches to managed machines.

What's inside

• Introduction to SCR Tool
• Preparing for Installation
• Installing the SCR Tool Software
• Configuring the Host Machine
• Managing Patch Content
• Troubleshooting Errors

Frequently asked questions

What operating system must the host machine run?

You must run the SCR Tool on a Red Hat machine.

What file types are included in the downloaded patch content?

The downloaded files include patch signature files (.pls), OS vendor patch content files (.rpm, .gz, .tar, .zip), and deploy package files (.plp).

What is the purpose of the .plp files?

The .plp files are used for patch deployment on Mac OS X.