Introduction

The ext-install module contains the functionality for detecting changes in the module configuration on each startup (either hot or cold). The status of modules is available via the Install Status entrypoint. It also attempts to run any post install scripts for newly installed modules.

Dynamically Managing modules

Modules can be programatically installed and uninstalled by sourcing/sinking the URI netkernel:module-list and then issuing a hot restart. Alternatively the etc/deployedModules.xml file loaded from the install path at startup may be edited. See the Kernel Configuration Guide for more information.

Startup hooks

This module installs two init hooks. The first analyses the module configuration and updates the install status. The second attempts to run the urn:postInstall entrypoint for any newly installed modules.