Automate Perl Module Deployment
By Martin C. Brown2005-04-27
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Despite the functionality provided by Perl, CPAN, and the MakeMaker system, you can't completely automate the installation and distribution of Perl modules. But you can make the process simpler across a range of computers. Individual modules have their own configurations, and individual platforms have their own nuances making them more complex than they need to be. By using the scripts in this article, you can eliminate much of the hardship while reducing the time overhead that might normally be associated with the process.
Not all issues are covered by this solution. For example, third-party modules often make use of third-party libraries that are not installed using this method. See my other developerWorks articles for help here.
Tutorial Pages:
» Scripts go Beyond CPAN to Ease Network Installations
» Perl Module Installation
» Automating CPAN
» Automating CPAN Across a Network
» Use CPAN to Create a Rigid Installation
» Conclusions
» Resources
First published by IBM DeveloperWorks
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