INSTALLING

Create an NSF-based update site and import the Eclipse updateSite content
The update site can reside on any HTTP or Domino® server that can be reached using HTTP or Notes® NRCP protocols. Importing the update site into the NSF-based update site is the recommended method for deploying features and plug-ins using widgets.

About this task

The NSF-based update site provides a central location for housing features for user deployment and provisioning. In this example, the NSF-based update site will reside on WidgetCatalogServer.abx.com.

The following task provides general guidelines for how to import an Eclipse update site into an NSF-based update site (for example updatesite.nsf). For additional information, refer to Creating and using an NSF-based update site, listed within the Related tasks later in this topic.

To import an Eclipse update site into an NSF-based update site do the following:

Procedure

1. Create the NSF-based update site:


2. Import the Eclipse update site into the new and open NSF-based update site:
Parent topic: Deploying client plug-ins with widgets and the widget catalog
Previous topic: Prepare the Domino server and Notes client
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Related concepts
Limiting feature install and update with update sites
Specifying available update sites

Related tasks
Deploying client plug-ins with widgets and the widget catalog
Creating and using an NSF-based update site
Updating a widget-deployed client feature or plug-in

Related information
NSF based Update Sites on My developerWorks Blog