Casper Suite Administrator's Guide v8.7 - JAMF Software

Software Distribution
Installing Packages
The Casper Suite supports deployment for the following package formats:
DMG
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PKG
MPKG (self-contained)
Adobe CS3 or CS4 Installer
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Make sure the software is packaged in one of these formats before you begin.
The first step to deploying a package is to upload the package using the Casper Admin application and
assign it to a category. You can now configure custom deployment settings and modify the attributes of
the package if necessary. For more information about uploading packages and customizing deployment
settings, see the “Managing Packages” section of this guide.
Next, create a policy or use the Casper Remote application to deploy the package. Before choosing the
method that you want to use, read the “Policies” section and consider the benefits of each method.
Once a package is deployed, client computers pull it from their default distribution point. Clients without
default distribution point pull packages from the master distribution point. If HTTP is enabled on the
distribution point, clients download the package over HTTP or HTTPS; if HTTP is not enabled, clients
utilize Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) or Server Message Block (SMB) to obtain the packages. If you deploy the
package using a policy, you can change these settings in the “Override Default Settings" section on the
General pane when you edit or manually configure the policy.
Once client computers obtain the package, it is installed in the background to avoid disturbing users.
This section explains how to install a package using a policy or Casper Remote.
To configure a policy to install a package using the Policy Assistant:
1. Log in to the JSS with a web browser.
2. Click the Management tab.
3. Click the Policies link.
4. Click the Create Policy button in the toolbar.
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