Creating an  APPX Package

DSM makes it a lot easier to package Windows Apps for operating systems starting with Windows 8. You just need to select an executable APPX file.

 

How to create an APPX Package:

1. Select the software folder in the Software Library.
2. Select the task Create Application package > APPX Package and then follow the wizard.

   This task is only available for workstations running with Windows 8.

3. Select a Package Template, if necessary.
   
4. Select the Path to the APPX file.
   The wizard is able to process files with the extensions appx and appxbundle.
5. Enter a Package name.
6. Use Timeout (in minutes) to specify the time the installation may take before the system issues the Failed message to the server.
7. Select the Support Uninstallation option if you want to uninstall the application later.
8. Click Continue and finish the packaging process.

   DSM creates the required script for the installation (or uninstallation) and automatically copies the APPX file to the Extern$ directory. The APPX file is installed (parametrized) with the Powershell.

Open the package in the Packaging Workbench to customize the script, if required.