Creating an eScript Package

Unlike a package for installing software, which normally will be imported or recorded, packages for client management (e.g. configuration changes, registry settings etc.) are normally created manually by entering the necessary commands directly in the eScript.

The procedure for creating an eScript Package manually is as follows:

  1. Select the desired software folder in the Software Library.
  2. Choose the Create an Application Package > eScript Package task and then follow the Wizard.
    The Packaging Workbench opens automatically.
    Various options are available, in order to compile the eScript Package:
    TaskFurther Information
    Execute common tasks

    In Tasks you can define various execution prerequisites for the package:

    • Defining Execution Properties
      Execution properties determine reboot behavior, for example, or whether the installation may or has to take place in the user context.
    • Specifying the Package Platform
      Platforms are the operating systems which have to be present for a package to be installed on a managed computer.
    • Defining Computer Prerequisites (Client)
      Computer prerequisites are checked prior to the installation of a package on a managed computer. If the selected prerequisites do not apply, the installation will not be carried out.
    • Defining Base Inventory Prerequisites (Server)
      Unlike the computer prerequisites (see above), base inventory prerequisites are already checked during assignment. These are based on the basic inventory data which every managed computer sends to the DSMDB.
      Base inventory prerequisites have to be met so that a policy instance can be created for the respective computer.
    • Defining Installation Checks
      This condition must be met on the client so that the system can detect that the package has already been installed. This condition must be met on the client so that the system can detect that the package has been installed correctly (see also: Compliance Enforcement)
    • Migrating a Package to MSI
      Converts an existing eScript Package into an MSI Package.
    Edit installation parameters

    For each package, individual installation parameters whose value can be modified during assignment can be specified. The values can be used in eScript for checking purposes during the installation of a package.
    Find further information under Editing Installation Parameters.

    Edit eScript

    Find further information on working with the script window under Editing the eScript.

    Using snippets

    In your eScripts individual commands or command sequences (snippets) can be inserted.
    Find further information under Using Snippets.

    Edit registry

    Any changes to the registry can be assigned to a package.
    Find further information under Editing the Registry.

    Edit components

    A Software Set has packages assigned to it as components, generally for the purpose of representing technical dependencies.
    Please find further information under Changing Dependent Software.