If you did not know this yet, all MSIX application packages must be digitally signed. There is no exception. Nowadays, we can all agree that cybersecurity is crucial. Therefore Microsoft decided to assist in this matter by enforcing the digital signature of the MSIX. If you have an MSIX package that is not digitally signed, and you try to install it, it will fail.

In January 2020, Windows 7 end of life support comes in place. This means that users won’t receive any updates from Microsoft, and companies have to pay extra for the next three years if they want them.

Before we begin, it is important we know that starting with SCCM version 1806, MSIX application is supported in System Center Configuration Manager. Integrating MSIX apps in previous versions, does not work.Also the current version of Windows 10 that supports MSIX is version 1809. It is announced that Microsoft will add support for MSIX also on other versions of Windows 10.

Automate your deployment process by using the built-in support from Advanced Installer for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Microsoft Intune.

System Center Configuration Manager is the standard application deployment solution from Microsoft. It simplifies the complex task of distributing applications to servers, desktops, laptops and mobile devices across large or complex networks. The software can be installed silently and automatically to the specifically targeted users or computers.