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Software Deployment > Manage

Automated Deployment

The Manage page defines profiles that specify a set of software titles and versions to be deployed to machines. Multiple profiles can be assigned to each machine. Changes to a profile affect all machine IDs assigned that profile. Attributes for each profile include:

  • Auto approve
  • "In development" status for profiles for testing
  • Auto run scan
  • Default deployment schedule

Attributes for each software title in the profile include:

  • Version
  • Always deploy latest version available
  • Language

See Deployment Options.

Manual Deployment

Independent of profiles, any software title and version in your local Software Catalog can be manually deployed to multiple machines, either by software title or by machine.

Setting Credentials

A credential is required to install software using Software Deployment and Update. This is the same credential set using Agent > Set Credential.

Folder Trees

Publishing a Profile

The middle pane contains two folder tree cabinets.

  • In Development - Profiles belonging to the In Development cabinet do not display throughout the rest of the Software Deployment and Update module. This enables you to prototype profiles before publishing them for general use.
  • Published - Profiles in the Published folder tree can be used throughout the rest of the Software Deployment and Update module.

To change a profile from an In Development profile to a Published profile, drag the profile from the In Development folder tree to the Published cabinet folder tree. You can also publish a profile by unchecking the In Development checkbox while editing the profile. To place a published profile back into development, drag the profile from the Published folder tree to the In Development cabinet folder tree. You can also place a published profile back into development by unchecking the In Development checkbox while editing the profile.

Always Available

When a Folder is Selected

  • Rename Folder - Renames a selected folder.
  • Delete Folder - Deletes a selected folder.

When a Profile is Selected

  • Edit Profile - See New Windows Profile / Edit Profile
  • Delete Profile - Deletes the selected profile.
  • Test Deployment - Tests deployment of a profile to a selected machine. All software titles included in the profile will be installed on the selected machine. The selected machine defaults to the Default Test Agent for Windows set using the Application Settings > General Settings tab.