Chapter 11. Distributing Software Packages

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Software Distribution

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Defining Package Distribution

Creating Packages for Distribution

Configuring the Software Distribution Component

Distributing Software from a Resource

Creating an Advertisement

Configuring the Client Agent

Monitoring Status

Working with Branch Distribution Points

Checkpoints

Summary

One of the primary features of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 is its ability to distribute packages to, and run programs on, Configuration Manager client computers. This process consists of three main elements:

  • Creating and distributing the package

  • Advertising a package program to a collection

  • Receiving the advertisement and executing ...

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