NMS Builder

The NMS Builder tool configures and delivers a ready-to-use package for deploying a Network/NT Management System builder. It accepts platform (Windows, Linux, macOS), architecture (x86_64, arm64), and edition (community, enterprise) as mandatory inputs, plus optional templates or plugins. Conceptually, the system maps inputs to a pre-built bundle when available, or fails with a clear incompatibility message if a bundle does not exist for the chosen combination. It then outputs a downloadable artifact along with a manifest describing included features, dependencies, and integrity data, enabling automated verification in CI/CD pipelines. The unique value lies in deterministic packaging, policy-compliant metadata, and direct integration with deployment workflows, reducing manual assembly steps and human error. Typical use cases include initializing a new NMS project, distributing offline installers to air-gapped environments, and standardizing build outputs across multiple teams. Core features include rigorous input validation, platform-architecture compatibility checks, optional plugin packaging, and SHA-256 checksum generation. The tool emphasizes reproducibility, traceability, and quick retrieval of the exact artifact used in deployment, with the manifest enabling downstream tooling to audit and reproduce builds. Beneficiaries are platform teams, release engineers, and developers who require consistent, secure, and portable installers across diverse environments.