1.3.6 Working with the Distribution (ITDM-compatible) module

In the Distribution (ITDM-compatible) module, you can distribute and install required software on managed computers, uninstall redundant software, and so on. Besides software, you can also distribute individual files.

The Distribution (ITDM-compatible) module provides the following views:

• Overview view

• Packages view

• Tasks view

Each view is described next.

Overview view

The panels in this view show the status of tasks and a list of tasks where errors have occurred.

Packages view

You can manage the packages that encapsulate distributed software and files. In this view, you can add and edit packages, and rerun or suspend package distribution operations.

You can also open a wizard that guides you through the process of installing or uninstalling software and distributing files.

Details about the package you select in the upper pane of the information area is shown in the tabs in the lower pane. You can check package information, tasks that distribute packages, and so on.

Tasks view

You can manage tasks that distribute packages and uninstall software, among others. In this view, you can add and edit tasks, and rerun or cancel tasks.

Details about the task you select in the upper pane of the information area is shown in the tabs in the lower pane. You can view task information, task statuses, package information and so on.

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