Chapter 3:
Chapter 3
Deploying the software
There are many methods for deploying software installation packages. The following are two common methods: l
Use Apple Remote Desktop software to manage your software installations.
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Use Terminal to install customized software on each computer.
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For more information on using Apple Remote Desktop software, refer to the documentation you received with the software.
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To deploy SMART software using Apple Remote Desktop software
1. Copy the MPKG file that you created with SMART Install Manager to a server that is accessible to all the computers you want to install the software on.
2. Using Apple Remote Desktop software on the server, select the computers that you want to update.
3. Select Install Packages.
A dialog box appears.
4. Drag the MPKG file to the Packages box in the dialog box.
5. Click Install.
The software installs on the selected computers.
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To deploy SMART software using Terminal
1. In the Finder, browse to /Applications/Utilities, and then double-click Terminal.
The Terminal window appears.
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Deploying the software
2. Type the following command: sudo installer -target / -pkg "[Path]/[File name].mpkg"
Where o
[Path] is the path to the MPKG file.
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[File name] is the name of the MPKG file.
3. Press RETURN.
4. Type your administrator password, and then press RETURN.
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