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Anatomy of a Software Product
A software product is a collection of files that support either a germane system function or a specific application. A small number of products support critical functions and must be installed if the system is to operate; other products are not critical but optimize system operation and are recommended for installation by the manufacturer. A subset of required and recommended products is installed in servers and workstations before they leave the factory.
A software product comprises three elements: a product description, an installation database, and one or more images, which are composed of subsystems. Products are known to Inst by a shortname, which is an abbreviation of the formal product name. For example, the shortname of the Fortran 77 Compiler product is ftn_dev.
- Product Descriptions
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- The Installation Database
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- Images
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- Subsystems
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- Required and Default Subsystems
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- Factory-Installed Subsystems
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