Configuration Manager Web Console Overview

AdminStudio Enterprise Server 11.0 | Configuration Manager Web Console

Configuration Manager Web Console enables you to coordinate and manage the packaging, preparation, and distribution of applications across your enterprise via your Configuration Manager system without ever touching the Configuration Manager Server console. The following diagram explains the role that the Configuration Manager Web Console plays in Configuration Manager software distribution:

Configuration Manager Web Console and Configuration Manager Server Integration

Setting Configuration Options

In the Package Configuration area of Configuration Manager Web Console, you specify distribution configuration fields that the Configuration Manager Server utilizes in the distribution of the package. You can manually enter package and distribution configuration information and settings, or you can choose to attach a Package Definition File (.pdf) to a Windows Installer (.msi) package to pre-populate these fields. The following configuration information is specified:

Access Accounts—Specify which administrators are allowed to distribute this particular package.
Distribution Points—Identify which servers may act as distribution points for this particular package.
Programs—Specify programs (that will run on the clients) to execute the distribution of the application, and the types of clients on which the program can run (directories, operating system versions, etc.)
Advertisements—Identify the collection of users to receive this package, and specify when the package will be available for distribution and whether it is optional or mandatory.

See Setting Package Configuration Options for detailed information on setting these options.

Package Administration

The Package Administration area of Configuration Manager Web Console allows you to perform the following tasks:

Viewing the Status of a Distributed Package
Modifying the Distribution Settings of a Package
Deleting Packages