Deploy a Package Using Microsoft Configuration Manager

Cloudhouse Alchemy Compatibility Packages can be deployed using Microsoft Configuration Manager/SCCM.

Process to Deploy Alchemy Compatibility Packages using Configuration Manager

1. In the Configuration Manager console, click Software Library.
2. Expand Application Management, then click Packages.
3. In the Home tab, in the Create group, click Create Package.

4. On the Package page of the Create Package and Program Wizard, specify the following information:

   Field	Description
   Name	Specify a name for the package.
   Description	Optionally specify a description for this package.
   This package contains source files	Checked.
   Source folder	Should point to the Compatibility Package on a UNC share.

5. On the Program Type page of the Create Package and Program Wizard, select Standard Program and specify the following information based upon the deployment type (see Deploying an Alchemy Compatibility Package for further details).

   For example:

   Program Type Configuration for Machine Deployments:

   Name: Specify a name for the package
   Command Line: Cloudhouse.Container.Deployment.Exe /acceptEULA /deploydir C:\ProgramData
   Program Can Run: Whether or not a user is logged on
   Run Mode: Run with Administrative rights
   Drive Mode: Either UNC or drive letter
   

   Program Type Configuration for User Deployments:

   Name: Specify a name for the package
   Command Line: Cloudhouse.Container.Deployment.Exe /acceptEULA /deploydir C:\ProgramData
   Program Can Run: Only when the user is logged on
   Run Mode: Run with with User's rights
   

   Warning: The UNC path specified for the /usagelocation switch must already exist.

   Requirements:

   Platform Requirements: Select This program can only run on specified platforms
   Checkboxes: From the list, only select supported operating systems for Cloudhouse Compatibility Packages.
   

6. Once the Package has been created, deploy it to the appropriate Collections.