In This Chapter

About Packages, Programs, Collections, Distribution Points, and Deployments

Creating a Package

Avoiding Common ConfigMgr Software Packaging Issues

One of the challenges of client/server administration and distributed computing is managing the software deployed to those systems. The ability to manage software includes

• Deploying software as required on workstations, servers, and Windows mobile devices

• Updating existing software packages

• Providing a comprehensive inventory of installed software packages

• Removing software from systems where it does not belong

These topics are discussed throughout the chapters of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Unleashed. The first item in the list—software distribution—has ...

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