Package Replacement

Modified on Tue, 9 Sep at 2:43 PM

Software solutions are regularly updated to add new functionality and protect users from security risks, so new software versions must be deployed frequently.

In the five(9)s Console, software is organized into Software Profiles. A Software Profile groups one or more software packages for a specific project, customer, or location.

The Package Replacement feature lets you replace existing software packages with new ones.

Administration of Package Replacements in Distribution Packages

Packages can be configured in Admin / Distribution Packages.

In the Replacements multi-select, you can select multiple packages that will be replaced by the package you are currently editing. This interface also allows you to remove previously configured replacements if needed.

Visualized Replacement Hierarchy in the Edit Package Details Dialog

The replacement chain appears in a diagram below the Replacements multi-select. The diagram starts from the left with the oldest software package in the hierarchy and ends on the right with the latest package. In this example, the current package is displayed in the middle of the diagram (purple).

Automatic update of Software Profiles

If a newer version of a software exists, all software profiles are automatically checked.
The user is in control of applying replacements.

When saving a software package, the five(9)s Console checks whether the package is part of a Software Profile. In this case a message box pops up. The admin has the option to update all affected software profiles accordingly.

Software Package Info Dialog

The movable Software Package Information dialog appears in multiple locations within the console and displays details about the current package. It shows package replacements (highlighted in red).

OSD Page

The OSD Reinstall and OSD Clone features automatically detect software or profile updates. If necessary, old software can be replaced with new packages.

Validation for OSD Reinstall and OSD Clone

In OSD Reinstall and OSD Clone, the console user is asked whether an “old” software package should remain installed (i.e., be installed again) or be replaced by the current one.

SW Profiles Page

In addition to the automatic updating of Software Profiles described above, profiles can also be updated quickly and easily on the SW Profiles page.

A UI widget on the SW Profiles page helps console users identify profiles that contain software packages to be replaced.

Update Profiles

With the Update Profiles feature, users can quickly replace specific software packages in Software Profiles.

The Update Profiles button allows you to replace software packages in your profiles.

Simply select the package with replacements from the dropdown, select the profiles you want to update and click update.

Document information

Last Modified Date

20.08.2025

Verified versions
five(9)s Console version 5.1

five(9)s Console version 4.2

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