Remote installation initiated from the managing server is convenient for clients, but might result in unnecessary software being installed on a client or installation being executed at a time that is inconvenient for a client. You can avoid this by using a job of the job type Send package, allow client to choose.

When the managing server executes a job whose job type is Send package, allow client to choose, the client is granted permission to decide whether to install the package. The client can use Package Setup Manager to check which software is permitted to be installed, and then install only the necessary software.

This is also useful when the user at the client chooses to interact with the installer to install desired software.

The following figure shows the procedure for performing a remote installation in accordance with a client user's schedule.

Figure 2-2 Procedure for a remote installation in accordance with a client user's schedule

To perform remote installation in accordance with a client user's schedule:

1. At the managing server, execute the Send package, allow client to choose job.
   Permission to install the package is granted to the client that was specified as the target (destination) of the job.
   At this point, the package is not distributed to the client; instead, it is held at the managing server or the relay system.
   
2. Use the client's Package Setup Manager to select desired software, and then execute installation.
   The selected software is downloaded to the client and its installation begins.
   

For details about how to operate Package Setup Manager, see 11.4 Using Package Setup Manager in the manual Administrator's Guide Volume 1.