In general, the following rules apply when preparing a simple application for distribution:
If the distribution requires Application Launcher to copy files to the workstation, place the files on a NetWare®, Linux, or Windows server that is available to Application Launcher. For more information about what is required for Application Launcher to access a network resource, see Novell Application Launcher: Managing Authentication and File System Access.
If the application runs from the network, make sure the application is installed on a NetWare, Linux, or Windows server that is available to Application Launcher. For more information about what is required for Application Launcher to access a network resource, see Novell Application Launcher: Managing Authentication and File System Access.
After creating the eDirectory object for the simple application (see Section 28.2, Configuring the Application in eDirectory), you can configure the Application object so that Application Launcher copies the files to the workstation, creates the shortcut to the application executable, or does whatever else is needed to properly distribute the application. If necessary, you can also configure the Application object to modify any workstation settings (registry settings, INI settings, and so forth) required by the application.