Prerequisites

BigFix provides a powerful baseline concept that solves the dependency chain problem of prerequisite software.

For example, a piece of in-house software might require a particular version of Microsoft™ .Net, which might in turn require an upgrade of Windows™ Installer. Windows might also require a patch if Service Pack 3 is not installed. To define the prerequisite chain, bundle these four related Fixlets into a single baseline. Systems missing any component of the baseline can then install it, while systems that meet some or all of the prerequisites can omit that step and move on to the next one. All targeted systems are then brought to the same end state with a single action.

For more information about creating baselines, see the IBM BigFix Console Operator's Guide.