2.12 Distributing software and files by using Remote Installation Manager
In JP1/IT Desktop Management 2, you can distribute software and files in a single operation from the management server to users' computers via the network. This section describes the flow of distributing software by using Remote Installation Manager. For details and operation procedures, see Job Management Partner 1 Version 10 Job Management Partner 1/IT Desktop Management 2 Distribution Function Administration Guide.
The following describes the flow of distributing software.
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Register (package) the software to be distributed.
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Register (package) the software you want to install on a user's computer to the management server. To package the software, use Packager, a component of JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent. You can specify the install condition of the distributed software when you package the software. A group of packaged software programs is called a package.
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Execute a job and distribute (remotely install) the package.
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Use Remote Installation Manager to create a job in which distribution-destination computers and distribution schedule are defined, and execute the job. For example, if you execute a job as defined in the figure above, the package will be distributed only to the computers belonging to the accounting department, at the same time, on September 1, 2014.
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Checking the distribution status and execution results
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Check the distribution status and execution results in the Job status window of Remote Installation Manager. If distribution to a computer failed, take actions accordingly, and re-execute the job.
Rather than the system administrator distributing software to users' computers, you can instead allow users to select software and install it by themselves.