1.13 Distributing software and files

By using the distribution function, you can install required software on the computers in your organization and uninstall software no longer necessary. You can also distribute files to these computers.

This function can reduce the time and effort required for software implementation and management by releasing each user from the tasks of installing or uninstalling software. This function also facilitates software maintenance by the features such as batch installation of the most updated software version.

Important: You can distribute software and files by using the distribution function to only the computers managed online.

Tip

If you distribute a file larger than 2 gigabytes, operate the distribution function as follows:

When Remote Install Manager is used: See Distributing a file larger than 2 gigabytes in the manual JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 Distribution Function Administration Guide.
When the ITDM-compatible distribution is used: Split the file so that each piece of the file is less than or equal to 1 gigabyte, distribute the pieces, and then combine the split files after the distribution.

By using the distribution function, you can do the following to efficiently install or uninstall software and distribute files:

Install or uninstall software without user's intervention.
Set the distribution schedule and installation timing depending on business operations.
Easily keep track of the distribution status by using graphical views such as panels and reports.

The following figure shows how to distribute software and files and uninstall software by using the distribution function:

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First, register the software to be installed or files to be distributed as a package on the management server. Next, create a task that defines the schedule to start the package distribution and how to run the task on the target computer. After you create the task, the package is distributed according to the specified schedule. To uninstall software, you also need to create a task for uninstallation, but do not need to create a package.

This section explains how to use JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 in the operations described below. See the description of the operation that suits your purpose.

Install software.: This step describes how to install software with an installer on computers in your organization, which is required in the events such as new software implementation or version upgrade.
Distribute files.: This step describes how to distribute files to target computers in your organization, which is required in the events such as to update a configuration file stored in each computer, and implement in-house software that requires no installation procedure.
Uninstall software.: This step describes how to uninstall unnecessary or unauthorized software from the computers in your organization.

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