Deploying Software to Linux and UNIX

If a Linux or UNIX system is enrolled with a ConfigMgr agent, you can use the packages and programs software distribution functionality to deploy applications to those systems. The software distribution functionality works with maintenance windows and provides status messages for centralized reporting. Throttling of network bandwidth while downloading the software is also supported; this can be configured using Client Settings.

Complete the following steps to define a package and a program for Adobe Reader version 9.5.5-1:

1. In the ConfigMgr console, navigate to Software Library -> Application Management -> Packages. Click Create Package on the ribbon bar to open the Create Package and Program Wizard.

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