Using MTS Catalog Utility Objects

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The utility object layer consists of the PackageUtil, ComponentUtil, RemoteComponentUtil, and RoleAssociationUtil objects. These objects are used to perform specific actions directly on the catalog (such as installing components or installing pre-built packages). Utility objects are specific to a particular type of collection. Obtain a utility object by calling the GetUtilInterface method on the CatalogCollection object.

When using a utility object, the changes made to the catalog do not affect the CatalogCollection object from which you obtained the utility object. You must call the Populate or PopulateByKey method on the CatalogCollection object in order to view any changes. There is no need to call the SaveChanges method after using a utility method, as changes are written immediately to the catalog.

See Also

MTS Administration Objects, Using MTS Collection Types, MTS Administration Object Methods