You can create packages for a variety of different executable and scripts. Examples include Macintosh packages (.pkg/.dmg), Windows Installer Package (.msi, Executeable package .exe), Batch package ( .bat/.cmd, Linux package .sh/.rpm).
In this example, we’re going to create a Windows executable and create a distribution package for the Java Runtime 6 Update 32.
To create a distribution package:
- Go to Tools - Distribution - Distribution Packages
- Right-click My packages, and select New distribution Package. The Executable Properties window opens.
- Complete the following fields:
- Package Owner – this is set to Public by default
- Package Type – this is set to Executable given the selection to create an Executable package in the previous section
- Primary File – Use the browse button to navigate to the LANDesk HTTP Package share located at http://tftmvmldskcore.tufts.ad.tufts.edu/packages
- Note: You must first place your package on the LANDDesk package share which is available at \\tital\ldeskpackages$. This UNC Share is not used for package distribution. You must specify the HTTP share in order to distribute your packages to clients in LANDesk.
- For this example, the Java Runtime executable has been downloaded from Java.com and placed in the appropriate folder on the LANDesk package share: \\titan\ldeskpackages$\UIT\Java\jre-6u32-windows-i586.exe.
- The URL of the Primary File is: http://tftmvmldskcore.tufts.ad.tufts.edu/packages/UIT/Java/jre-6u32-windows-i586.exe. Set this location the Primary file under your Distribution package.
#From the Executable Properties window, click Install/Uninstall located in the left side of the window. We will use the command line to select options for installation, as follows: /s REBOOT=Suppress JAVAUPDATE=0 AUTOUPDATECHECK=0 JU=0 WEBSTARTICON=1 SYSTRAY=0