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Packages

Before deploying to target computers a package must first be created defining what is to be deployed and how. Once a package has been created it can be deployed to target computers or scheduled for later deployment.

Pro Mode is required to run multiple steps. Free Mode can only run one Install step per package.

Steps

A package is primarily a set of one or more steps. These steps are executed in turn on target computers.

Step

Description

Command

Execute a single command on the target computer as though running it within cmd.exe.

Install

Installs software using one or more install files. A variety of install file types can be used including scripts which can perform arbitrary tasks.

Nested Package

Execute other packages within this package.

Reboot

Reboots the target computer and waits for it to come back online.

Sleep

Pause the deployment for a number of seconds.

Working with Packages

Packages are created from the Main Window using the New Package menu item or button. They can also be duplicated, imported & exported, and moved between Folders.

Packages are edited using the Package Window and viewed (along with their Deployments and Schedules) using the Package Page in the Main Window.

Package Nesting

Packages (in Pro Mode) can be run from within other packages using Package Nesting.

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