Deploying software to managed endpoints through SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) involves several steps. Here's a general process:
1. Prepare the Software Package:
- Obtain the installation files for the software you want to deploy.
- Create a source directory containing the necessary files and resources for the installation.
- Ensure that the software package is compatible with SCCM and can be deployed silently or with minimal user interaction.
2. Create a Package in SCCM:
- Open the SCCM console and navigate to the "Software Library" workspace.
- Right-click on "Packages" and select "Create Package."
- Fill in the required information, such as name, version, manufacturer, and source directory containing the installation files.
- Specify the program to be executed during deployment, including any command-line arguments or installation options.
3. Distribute the Package:
- Once the package is created, distribute it to distribution points within your SCCM infrastructure.
- SCCM will replicate the package content to distribution points, ensuring that clients can access the installation files locally.
4. Create Deployment Task Sequence:
- Navigate to the "Software Library" workspace and select "Application Management."
- Right-click on "Applications" and choose "Create Application."
- Specify the application information, including name, description, and deployment type.
- Associate the application with the previously created package and program.
- Configure deployment settings, such as target collection, installation behavior, and scheduling.
5. Deploy the Application:
- After creating the deployment task sequence, right-click on the application and select "Deploy."
- Choose the target collection of devices to which you want to deploy the software.
- Configure deployment settings, such as installation deadline, user notifications, and deployment options.
- Review and confirm the deployment settings before finalizing the deployment.
6. Monitor Deployment Status:
- Monitor the deployment status in the SCCM console to track the progress of the software installation.
- View deployment status reports to identify any issues or errors encountered during deployment.
- Take necessary actions to troubleshoot and resolve any deployment-related issues.
7. Client Installation:
- On managed endpoints, SCCM client agents will receive deployment instructions from the SCCM server.
- The SCCM client will download the necessary installation files from the distribution points and execute the deployment according to the configured settings.
- Users may receive notifications or prompts depending on the deployment settings, but the installation should proceed silently in most cases.
By following these steps, you can deploy software to managed endpoints efficiently using SCCM, ensuring consistent and controlled software distribution across your organization.
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