Setting repository preferences in console mode

You can use console mode to add, remove, open, move, or close repositories.

About this task

A selected option is indicated by an X in brackets: [X]. Options that are not selected are indicated by empty brackets: [ ]. You can press Enter to select the default entry or select a different command. For example, [N] indicates that the default selection is N for the Next command.

Procedure

To add a repository:

  1. Start Installation Manager in console mode by using imcl -c. For more information, see Getting started with Installation Manager.
  2. Enter P: Preferences.
  3. Enter 1: Repositories.
  4. Enter D: Add repository.
  5. Enter a repository location such as C:\installation_files\repository.config.
    If you add a repository that requires credentials, you are prompted to provide the required credentials.

    Use the correct case when you enter the repository location. If the correct case is not used, the package is not shown in the list of available packages for installation.

    1. Enter P: Provide credentials and connect.
    2. Enter the user_name and press Enter.
    3. Enter the password and press Enter.
    4. Enter 1 to save the password.
    5. Enter O: Ok.
  6. Enter A: Apply Changes and Return to Preferences Menu.
  7. Enter R: Return to Main Menu.