To deploy software to managed computers in your organization, you must use the New Software Application Wizard to create a software package. For more information about the requirements and procedures for creating and deploying software, see Software Deployment in System Center Essentials
The wizard prompts the user for the following:
- Package general information, such as a name and description
- Package source files (files must all be in a single folder)
- Command line parameters
The wizard does the following:
- Creates a software package that Essentials 2007 can use to
deploy software to managed computers.
- Allows you to approve the package for existing computer groups
or to create a new computer group.
How to Start the New Software Package Wizard
To Start the New Software
Package Wizard
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In the Essentials 2007 console, click Software.
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In the Software pane, expand Software Packages and select All Software Packages.
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Click New Software Package in the Actions pane.