| description | Learn how the Configuration Manager expands the abilities of system administrators to centrally manage computers effectively by providing a refined tool set for software distribution. |
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| title | Software Distribution Overview |
| ms.date | 09/20/2016 |
| ms.subservice | sdk |
| ms.topic | article |
| ms.collection | tier3 |
With this release, Configuration Manager expands the abilities of system administrators to centrally manage computers effectively. Building on the capabilities provided by Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration Manager provides a refined tool set for software distribution.
The software distribution process advertises packages, which contain programs, to members of a collection. The client then installs the software from specified distribution points. The order in which you create the components that make up the software distribution process is important.
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Create an instance of
SMS_Package. -
Create an instance of
SMS_Program. -
If an existing collection does not identify the users to whom you want to distribute the software, create a new collection by creating an instance of
SMS_Collection. -
If the package contains source files, define a distribution point for the package by creating an instance of
SMS_DistributionPoint. -
Create an instance of
SMS_Advertisement.The following topics show how to create the software distribution components: