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try reading the CPAN FAQ :) (Score:2)

by hfb (74) on 2003.08.21 9:05 (#23368) Homepage Journal

You could either use a Bundle or Autobundle which are slightly different since Autobundle will make a bundle of everything, including the core modules. Both of these are mentioned in reasonable detail on the FAQ. You can also use ExtUtils::Installed to generate a list of installed modules [ also in the FAQ ] on all the boxes, compare them, and then either generate a Bundle or use CPAN.pm to install. You can also use "perl -MCPAN -e 'CPAN::Shell->install(CPAN::Shell->r)'" to update everything automatically with CPAN.pm. And, should you be using Solaris, you can use mkpkg to generate solaris packages which are awfully handy in such situations. I wouldn't recommend NFS for installations as the second your network goes tits up you're screwed, especially if you have perl boot scripts. :)

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- Re:try reading the CPAN FAQ :) (Score:2)
  
  by gav (2710)
  
  Thanks for the tip. ExtUtils::Installed works beautifully. I think the trick will be to create bundles and push them to the other servers, the only problem seems to be modules that have interactive installers.

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