Getting software onto devices.
WHAT DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS EXIST
Store applications Line-of-business packages Web applications as links Scripts, for what packages cannot handle
WHAT ASSIGNMENT TYPES EXIST
Required, installed automatically Available, offered for the user to install Uninstall, removing it
WHAT TO PREFER
Required, for anything the role needs Available, for optional tools
WHAT TO CONSIDER
Download size and bandwidth, particularly where connectivity is limited.
WHY THAT MATTERS HERE
Pushing large applications to many devices simultaneously consumes the connection entirely.
WHAT TO CONFIGURE
Delivery optimisation, so devices share content locally rather than each downloading.
WHAT TO TEST
Installation on a clean device Upgrade from the previous version Uninstallation
WHAT TO MONITOR
Installation success and failure rates.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
An approved application list.
WHY
Unmanaged software creates security, licensing and support problems.
WHAT TO REVIEW
Applications deployed but unused.
