In the previous post, we packed software for local installations. In this post, we will be using the 2007 era way to deploy packages and programs. It seems easier to understand. Microsoft says to use the older way for the following reasons:
Scripts that do not install an application on a computer. An example is a script to defragment the hard drive.
One-time scripts that do not require monitoring.
Scripts that run on a recurring schedule and do not use global conditions or rules.
Post 14 – Software Distribution Packages and Programs
App-V client is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41186
APP-V requires windows 7 or better.
To evaluate MDOP you must have a valid MSDN subscriber account.
Settings for Distribution Point
For backups of virtual machines, I use Veaam. It will install a local version of SQL server express in order to build it’s database while you back up virtual machines.
Create a share on your Configuration Manager server called SourceFiles. Set the everyone group to read only on this share. Download WinZip and copy the executable here.
Go to Software Library, Application Management, and Packages. Right-click and select Create Package.
Give the package the following properties:
On source folder use \\configmgr\SourceFiles and Select Next.