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This document first describes the requirements for the Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor Add-On for the Power Shell ISE. This is followed by “step-by-step” instructions on how to create a new Pre OS package and edit an existing one.
Requirements
To use the Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor, the following requirements must be met for the computer on which the editor is installed:
- Power Shell version 3.0 or higher and Power Shell ISE must be installed.
- The Power Shell Execution Policy must be set to the Remote Signed, Unrestricted, or Bypass value.
- The Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor software package is released for Windows 10 and from Windows Server 2012 R2.
Current key features
The current key features of the Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor:
- Installation of the Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor using a software package
- Creating new Matrix42 Pre OS packages
- Opening existing Matrix42 Pre OS packages
- Editing the Matrix42 Pre OS package information
- Adding variable definitions (text, number, and password)
- Deleting variable definitions
- Power Shell script editing takes place in the editor of the Power Shell ISE
- Editing additional files of the Matrix42 Pre OS package
- Insertion of additional files and directories
- Deletion of additional files and directories
Restrictions
The following limitations apply when using the Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor:
- Currently, only the creation of the Pre OS package structure with the necessary files and folders is supported. Such packages can be imported, but do not yet have any logic implemented.
- Matrix42 Pre OS Package Editor requires at least the Power Shell version 3.0.
- The Matrix42 OS Package Editor is currently only available in English.
- Currently, only simple variable definitions (text, number, and password) can be created.