This redbook describes the CID (Configuration, Installation and Distribution) enhancements developed by the NCSD (Network Computing Software Division) Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) in Austin, Texas. It is also a handbook that provides step-by-step guidance in all phases of the usage of these new RDT Tools, such as Version-to-Version Tools and Tribble Tools. Tribble Tools are also known as Enterprise Rescue Tools.
The new CID software distribution method, which is a sophisticated cloning technique, allows you to migrate from previous OS/2 versions, such as OS/2 V2.1x and OS/2 Warp 3, to OS/2 Warp 4, as well as to accomplish pristine installation scenarios. We use these tools in an OS/2 LAN environment with NetView DM/2, our software distribution manager of choice.

This document is intended for workstation specialists and system technical personnel responsible for mass distribution of OS/2 products in an OS/2 LAN. Some knowledge of LAN redirection principles and TCP/IP is assumed. This redbook solely focuses on the new RDT tools. If traditional CID information is needed or information about software distribution techniques other than those provided by the new RDT tools, you need to obtain the redbooks titled The OS/2 Warp 4 CID Software Distribution Guide, SG24-2010 and OS/2 Installation Techniques: The CID Guide, SG24-4295. The latter book concentrates on previous versions of OS/2 Warp 4.
This redbook provides a broad understanding of new software distribution features introduced with the Rapid Deployment Tools that were not previously available.