Creating the agent image

Use the following procedure to create the agent package:

1. Select the itm_toolkit_agent.xml file using one of the following methods:
   • Right-click the itm_toolkit_agent.xml file and select IBM® Tivoli® >Generate Agent.
   • Select the itm_toolkit_agent.xml file and select the Generate Agent icon on the toolbar.
   • Double-click the itm_toolkit_agent.xml file and select IBM Tivoli Monitoring Agent Editor >Generate Agent (Figure 251).
2. In the Generate Agent Image section Figure 252, enter the name of the directory where you want to keep the expanded files or put the compressed file or files.
   Figure 252. Create an agent image

   
3. (Optional) Select the Keep the expanded files check box to keep the generated files.
4. Select the Create a ZIP file check box to create a ZIP file in the specified directory. The compressed file is named product_code.zip for Windows systems by default.
5. Select the Create a TAR file check box to create a TAR file in the specified directory. The compressed file is named product_code.tgz for UNIX and Linux systems by default.
6. Click Finish.
7. Install the package. For more information, see Installing the package.