releaspaket

A releaspaket, often called a release package in English, is a bundled collection of software artifacts prepared for distribution, deployment to production, or handoff to customers. It typically includes compiled binaries or container images, configuration files, installation scripts, license documents, documentation, and metadata such as version numbers and build identifiers. A release package is designed to be installed in a target environment with minimal manual configuration, and it is accompanied by checksums or digital signatures to verify integrity and authenticity.

Contents commonly found in a releaspaket include binaries or images, runtime libraries, configuration templates, database migrations, documentation, release notes, license information, and a manifest or bill of materials that lists dependencies and components. Metadata may cover the version, build date, source repository, and supplier or vendor information to support traceability and reproducibility.

Release formats vary and may include operating system packages (such as Deb, RPM, or MSI), archive formats (tar.gz or zip), container images (OCI or Docker), or platform-specific bundles. Release packages are usually produced by automated build pipelines, stored in artifact repositories, and delivered to deployment environments or customer download portals. They are typically accompanied by validation artifacts like checksums and digital signatures, and by release notes outlining changes, compatibility, and upgrade instructions.

Lifecycle and governance involve validation through automated tests and security scans, signing for authenticity, and documentation of changes. Versioning practices, rollback procedures, and compliance with licensing and security requirements are common concerns in managing releaspakets within software supply chains.