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Chapter 19: Distributing Packages Using Configuration Manager Web Console

Distributing Packages Using the Configuration Manager Web Console

• Programs—Specify programs (that will run on the clients) to execute the distribution of the application, and
the types of clients on which the program can run (directories, operating system versions, etc.)
• Advertisements—Identify the collection of users to receive this package, and specify when the package will
be available for distribution and whether it is optional or mandatory.
See Setting Package Configuration Options
Package Administration
The Package Administration area of Configuration Manager Web Console allows you to perform the following
tasks:
• Viewing the Status of a Distributed Package
•
Modifying the Distribution Settings of a Package
•
Deleting Packages

Getting Started

To start using the Configuration Manager Web Console to distribute packages to Configuration Manager Server,
you need to do the following:
•
Learn About Configuration Manager Web
Configuration Manager and Configuration Manager Web Console
Web Console is integrated with Configuration Manager Server.
•
Configure Distribution
Configuration Manager Server values for any new package you target for distribution.
You would then be ready to perform the steps in
Distributing Packages Using the Configuration
Manager Web Console
When you launch the Configuration Manager Web Console, the
Web Console Home Page
and Distribution Settings. The following procedures explain how to use these options to configure package
distribution options and distribute packages without using the Configuration Manager Server Console:
•
Configuring Distribution Settings
•
Distributing a New Package
•
Viewing the Status of a Distributed Package
•
Modifying the Distribution Settings of a Package
•
Deleting Packages
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for detailed information on setting these options.
Settings—Perform the steps in
Distributing a New
opens listing three options: Distribute a New Package, Package Administration,
Console—Review the About Microsoft System Center
section to learn how Configuration Manager
Configuring Distribution Settings
Package.
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
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to set the default
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