Deploying Software

After you've published software, distribute it using your standard System Center Configuration Manager controls and workflows.

Prerequisites:

Before deploying software, make sure:

You have published the software that you want to deploy.
The software publication event has completed successfully (view the latest Publication event).
Per the standard System Center Configuration Manager workflow, you have created a network share that will be used as a location that your deployment targets can access the software.

From the Workspace (the lower panel on the left), make sure that Software Library is selected.
From the Software Library tree, select Software Updates > All 3rd Party Software Update Bundles.

Tip: You can also deploy from the other views available in the Software Library Workspace. Click here to learn the differences between initiating deployments using the different views.
From the main pane, select the software that you want to deploy.
In our example, we're going to deploy the latest version of Java 7.
Tip: Select multiple bundles by using Shift+Down Arrow or Ctrl+Mouse1.
From the Ribbon, click Deploy.
- If the Ribbon isn't displayed, click the Maximize arrow that's in the upper-right corner next to the Help icon.
- You can also right-click your selection and choose Deploy.
Step Result: The Deploy Software Updates Wizard opens.
Using the standard System Center Configuration Manager controls and workflow, complete the deployment.

Tip: Full documentation about completing a deployment is available at Microsoft TechNet.

Result: The software you selected is deployed. Use the standard System Center Configuration Manager controls to monitor its progress.