AD domain deployment distribution installation software

AD domain deployment distribution installation software

Overview

Configure GPO group policy deployment through the AD domain control server. MSI format software is pushed to the client for automatic managed installation.

Advanced Installer is used to package MSI software, and the packaging tutorial will be added.

1. Test the integrity and correctness of MSI software

Double-click to start the software to be distributed and deployed in a normal Windows environment, and check whether the installation can be started normally and the stability of use after the installation is completed. This time, Enterprise WeChat, which is relatively sticky within the enterprise, is used. This installation package is provided by Enterprise WeChat customer service ;

2. Set up a shared folder for software distribution

1. Set a shared folder that can be accessed by clients in the AD domain server folder, and set the Everyone user group to be able to [read];

2. After the shared folder is set up, remember the network path. Once set, this step can be omitted for subsequent new distribution strategies;

3. Group Policy Configuration Software Distribution Deployment

1. The requirement is to deploy software distribution for users in the organizational unit (OU) of the [Creative Center]. There are currently 8 users under the OU;

2. Open Group Policy Management, right-click the [Creative Center] organizational unit (OU) and create a new GPO, naming the GPO [Creative Center Software Distribution and Deployment];

3. After the new creation is completed, right-click the newly created [Creative Center Software Distribution Deployment] and select [Edit];

4. Open [User Configuration] - [Software Installation] - [Properties] in the Group Policy Management Editor, set the default program data package location to the shared path set previously, and set the data package to [Advanced] and the user interface options to 【maximum】;

5. Right-click the software installation option [New] - [Data Package];

6. The configured software data package network path will be opened, double-click to select the software to be deployed and distributed this time;

\7. In the properties of the software [Enterprise WeChat], configure the deployment type of [Deployment] to [Assigned] and the deployment option to [Install this application at login];

8. And set the security option of the software to Everyone can [read];

9. After completing the above configuration, update the group policy through cmd or PowerShell;
   command: gpupdate /force

4. User client login to use software

1. Users who log in to the organizational unit (OU) where the deployed software is distributed keep spinning after logging in, and the system is slow to install the managed software Enterprise WeChat;
   

2. The installation process is very fast, and you will be redirected to the user's desktop after the installation is complete;

3. Testing another user can also install normally through hosting;

4. The test is normal;

Tip: Note that many times after the Windows Group Policy is successfully updated, you need to restart the client twice and log in to the domain account before it can take effect. The reason has not been found yet. Please pay attention when testing.