The repository is simply a directory where you can centrally store files used in your PDQ Deploy packages.
It is referenced as a system variable within the application, allowing it to be used in multiple places and changed in only one. The variable $(Repository) can be used in any package install file name. This variable name is not case sensitive. For example, with the repository set to \\FileServer\Deploy\Packages, a package install file name of $(Repository)\Adobe\Flash.msi will expand to \\FileServer\Deploy\Packages\Adobe\Flash.msi.
IMPORTANT: While the repository can be any directory, it's necessary to use a UNC path if you're using pull copy mode so that the target computers are able to read from it. You must also use a UNC path if you are sharing the repository with multiple administrators.
To access the Repository settings page, click File > Preferences (or press Ctrl+Comma) and select Repository in the Preferences window.
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Repository |
Defines the location of the repository directory. The default directory is drive:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Admin Arsenal\PDQ Deploy\Repository. The structure of the repository directory isn't enforced in any way, you can organize it however you wish. When you make a change to the directory, the new directory is tested to ensure that the Background Service can see the directory. Any errors display below. NOTE: All packages imported from the Package Library are placed in the $(Repository). IMPORTANT: If you change the Repository location, you must move all existing folders and files to the new location. For a demonstration of changing the Repository location, see the following video. VIDEO: Moving Your PDQ Deploy Package Repository
(http://www.adminarsenal.com/videos?a#!moving-your-pdq-deploy-package-repository) |
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