Server

Verify the new Deployment Type is available in the console

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, click Software Library.

  2. In the Software Library workspace, expand Application Management, and then click Applications.

  3. On the Home tab, in the Create group, click Create Application.

  4. In the Type field, verify that the new deployment type is available in the pull down menu.

    The image below shows an example from the RDP sample project.



    Screenshot showing successful registration

     

Tip
For additional information on using the Create Application Wizard, see How to Create Applications in Configuration Manager.

Create an application using the Create Application Wizard

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, click Software Library.

  2. In the Software Library workspace, expand Application Management, and then click Applications.

  3. On the Home tab, in the Create group, click Create Application.

  4. In the Type field, select the new deployment type from the pull down menu.

  5. Continue through the wizard until successful completion.

Tip
For additional information on using the Create Application Wizard, see How to Create Applications in Configuration Manager.

Create a deployment type using the Create Deployment Type Wizard

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, click Software Library.

  2. In the Software Library workspace, expand Application Management, and then click Applications.

  3. Select an application and then, on the Home tab, in the Application group, click Create Deployment Type to create a new deployment type for this application.

  4. In the Type field, select the new deployment type from the pull down menu.

  5. Continue through the wizard until successful completion.

Tip
For additional information on using the Create Application Wizard, see How to Create Deployment Types in Configuration Manager.

Check the Deployment Type Properties

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, click Software Library.

  2. In the Software Library workspace, expand Application Management, and then click Applications.

  3. Select an application and then select the Deployment Type tab, in the Summary group.

  4. Select a deployment type and then select the Deployment Type tab, and then click Properties in the Properties group to display the deployment type properties.

 

Verify the corresponding SMS_Application instance was created for the application

  1. Load Windows Management Instrumentation Tester (WBEMTEST.EXE).

  2. Connect to the root\sms\site_<sitecode> namespace.

  3. Click Query, and then enter the below query:

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    SELECT * FROM SMS_Application WHERE LocalizedDisplayName = '<NameofApplication>'

  4. The results should appear similar to the below list:

    SMS_Application.CI_ID=<Number>

 

Verify the digest associated with the Deployment Type contains the properties from the new technology

  1. Connect to the CM_<sitecode> database.

  2. Load Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, and click New Query.

  3. Enter the below SQL query:

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    SELECT SDMPackageDigest 
FROM CI_ConfigurationItems ci
JOIN CI_LocalizedProperties lp ON (lp.CI_ID = ci.CI_ID) 
WHERE ci.CIType_ID = 21 AND lp.DisplayName = '<NameofApplication>'

  4. The results should appear similar to the below list:

    <AppMgmtDigest xmlns=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/SystemCenterConfigurationManager/…

  5. Double-click the result value to view the digest.

Client

Deploy application to client using the corresponding Deployment Type

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, click Software Library.

  2. In the Software Library workspace, expand Application Management, and then click Applications.

  3. In the Applications list, right-click the application you want to deploy and click Deploy.

  4. Continue through the wizard until successful completion.

 

Force user and device policy to be retrieved on the client

  1. On the client, in Control Panel, double-click the Configuration Manager icon, and then select the Actions tab.

  2. Select Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle, and then click Run Now.

  3. Select User Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle, and then click Run Now.

 

Verify that synclets are distributed and compiled on the client (they will be stored in root\ccm\cimodels namespace)

  1. Load Windows Management Instrumentation Tester (WBEMTEST.EXE).

  2. Connect to the root\ccm\cimodels namespace.

  3. Click Query, and then enter the below query:

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    select * from ccm_handlersynclet

  4. The results should appear similar to the below list:

    <Technology>_Detect_Synclet.ActionType=”Detect”,AppDeliveryTypeId=”ScopeId_ …

    <Technology>_Install_Synclet.ActionType=”Install” ,AppDeliveryTypeId=”ScopeId_ …

    <Technology>_Uninstall_Synclet.ActionType=”Uninstall” ,AppDeliveryTypeId=”ScopeId_ …

  

Ensure that each action performs as expected on the client

  1. Verify that the deployment action performs correctly.

Note
The deployment settings will impact validation of each action on the client.
  • Available - If the application is deployed to a user, the user sees the published application in the Application Catalog and can request it on demand. If the application is deployed to a device, the user will see it in the Software Center and can install it on demand.

  • Required - The application is deployed automatically, according to the configured schedule. However, a user can track the application deployment status and install the application before the deadline by using the Software Center.

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