Edit SCCM Configurations

In this dialog you can define the settings based on which the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) configuration file will be created. This file along with the package can be then deployed via System Management Server (SMS).

Edit SCCM Configurations

This dialog is composed from two views:

In the left view you can create, modify or remove configuration profiles.

In the right view you to declare the settings for the selected configuration profile by using the Package Definition, MIF, Programs tabs.

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This panel displays both predefined and user made configuration profiles. By default, Advanced Installer comes with two predefined configurations: MSI Default and EXE Default. These configurations are Read Only meaning they can not be deleted or changed. However, any of these profiles can be duplicated in order to modify their original settings.

Add ConfigurationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Use the "Add" context menu option or press the Insert key while the left panel is focused.

Duplicate ConfigurationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Use the "Duplicate" context menu option or press the + key while a profile from the left panel is selected.

Rename ConfigurationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

While a configuration profile is selected use the "Rename" context menu option or press the F2 key.

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While a configuration profile is selected use the "Remove" context menu option or press the Delete key.

TipThe SCCM Configuration dialog is available only in Architect projects.

Package Definition TabCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Package Definition

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NameCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the name of the package. This entry is mandatory.

PublisherCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the information about the publisher of the package. This entry is mandatory.

LanguageCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the language version of the package. This entry is mandatory.

VersionCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the version number of the package. This entry is optional.

CommentCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

In this field you can write optional comments about the package.

NoteThese fields support PseudoFormatted Type and can be edited using Smart Edit Control.

Contains no filesCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This option specifies whether or not a source is associated with the package.

Management Information Format TabCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Management Information Format

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File NameCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the name of the Management Information Format (MIF) file that contains the package status.

NameCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the name of the package (for MIF matching).

VersionCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains the version number of the package (for MIF matching).

PublisherCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This field contains information about the software publisher of the package (for MIF matching).

NoteThese fields support PseudoFormatted Type and can be edited using Smart Edit Control.

Programs TabCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Package Definition

In this tab you can create programs profiles associated with the current package. At least one program is required.

ProgramsCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

This list contains all the programs defined for this package. It contains two columns:

ColumnDescription
NameThe name associated with the program
Command LineThe program will be executed using the parameters declared in this field

Add a new programCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Use the [ New... ] button to add a new program. The Edit SCCM Program Dialog will appear.

NoteYou can not add a new program profile in a predefined configuration profile.

Edit an existing programCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Use the [ Edit... ] button to edit the selected program profile. The Edit SCCM Program Dialog will appear.

Remove an existing programCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Use the [ Remove ] button to delete the selected program profile.

NoteYou can not delete an existing program profile from a predefined configuration profile.

Topics

  • Edit SCCM Program
    Edit the SCCM program settings like general information, requirements, run options and dependencies.