New Software Package Wizard

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

  1. In the Essentials 2007 console, click Software.

  2. In the Software pane, expand Software Packages and select All Software Packages.

  3. Click New Software Package in the Actions pane.

See Also

Tasks

How to Create a Package and Deploy Software in System Center Essentials

Other Resources

Software Deployment in System Center Essentials