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How to update modules without an Internet connection?

Sometimes it is desirable to update an IDE that is installed on a system without an internet connection (possibly set up that way for security reasons). In such cases, it is possible to obtain the updates on a system that does have an internet connection (system1) and copy the updates to the one without internet access system2).

• On system1:
  • Install NetBeans (or run an existing NetBeans with a new userdir)
  • Connect to the desired Update Center(s) via 'Tools | Update Center' or 'Tools | Plugins'.
  • Select the required modules in the wizard. For instance, in NetBeans 6.0, if you are only interested in patches to existing modules, then select only modules from 'Updated' panel.
  • After the modules are downloaded but before they are applied: (For 6.0, keep the autoupdate window open after nbms download and don't press the next button. For 5.x, keep final panel of AutoUpdate client without selecting Finish button).
    • Open a terminal window.
    • Look for *.nbm files. These are usually found in [userdir]/update/download directory. You can also look for *.nbm files in both NetBeans install and user directories using the operating system's search utilities. (Search in Windows Explorer or 'find' command on Solairs/linux).
    • Copy the nbm files to a separate location on system1.
  • Dismiss the autoupdate wizard.
• On system2:
  • Copy the saved nbms from system1.
  • Run NetBeans, select Tools | Update Center, choose 'Manually Installed modules' radio button and select the copied nbms.
  • Follow the wizard to complete the installation.

Posted at 01:31PM Apr 26, 2007 by karthikr in NetBeans  |  Comments[0]