Application scheduling

Windows 10 Desktop applications can be large, adding extra and extended load on networks and servers during key use times for the enterprise. This feature allows you to schedule a time to install applications, especially large applications, on devices during a time you choose. You can schedule the following types of applications:

  • UWP
  • MSI Wrapped Win32
  • Win32
  • Store
  • Appx/appx bundle/AET token
  • .EXE

Note the following:

  • BSP apps sync to Ivanti EPMM only after 5-6 hours. Then it follows a manual sync or follows the configured BSP Sync Interval.
  • If a new application is purchased on BSP portal, it is synced on to Ivanti EPMM only after 24hrs. You can update the installation schedule for these BSP applications.
  • Devices should be AAD enrolled for BSP applications and Store applications.
  • The following procedure describes how to schedule application deployment when adding an application to the App Catalog. If you want to schedule deployment for an application already in the App Catalog, open the application, click Edit, then go directly to Uncheck the Feature this App in the Apps@Work catalog option.

Procedure 

  1. In the Ivanti EPMM Admin Portal, select Apps > App Catalog > Add+ > In-House.

  2. Browse for and upload one of the following types of applications:

    • UWP
    • MSI Wrapped Win32
    • Win32
    • Store
    • Appx/appx bundle/AET token
    • .EXE
  3. Complete the wizard to add the application to the App Catalog.
  4. Uncheck the Feature this App in the Apps@Work catalog option.
  5. Check Silent Upgrade/Install and Schedule Installation.

  6. Select a Start Time and an End Time.

    All times are local to where the device is located.

  7. Click Save.