Step 4: Deploy an Application

Start the Web Console-Initiated Deployment

1. In the Computer Management workspace of the SmartDeploy Web Console, go to All Computers.

2. Select the client(s) you want to deploy to, click the Actions button, then under the Deploy section choose Image.

   Note: You can use Shift to select multiple clients. 

   Note: Clients that appear in the Computer Management workspace in gray or faded text indicate that the device is off or there's another issue preventing a full connection between the console host and client. Deployments won't work when clients are in this state. Please see the Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting section for more information. 

   

3. In the Application Deployment window, select the Application Pack that you want to install, and then click the right arrow to add it to the install list. Review the details and adjust any optional settings as needed. Once done, click Deploy.

   Note: (Optional) If you want to allow the end user to delay installation if needed, click the Allow User To Defer Deployment check box.

   Note: (Optional) If you want the installation to occur at a specific time, click the Schedule Deployment check box, and then specify a date and time.

4. When the deployment starts, an arrow icon is displayed next to the client(s).

    

Start the Desktop Console-Initiated Deployment

1. In the Computer Management workspace of the SmartDeploy Desktop Console, go to All Computers and select one or more computers that you want to deploy your application to.

   Note: Clients that appear in the Computer Management workspace in gray or faded text indicate that the device is off or there's another issue preventing a full connection between the console host and client. Deployments won't work when clients are in this state. Please see the Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting section for more information.

2. Once you select the client(s) you want to deploy to, go to the Deploy section and choose Application.

   Note: You can use Control or Shift to select multiple clients.

   

3. Select Local Network or Cloud Network, depending on where you want the deployment to originate.

   Note: Please see our Cloud Services section for more information on Cloud Deployments.
   

4. In the Application Pack window, select the Application Pack that you want to install, and then click the right arrow to add it to the install list. Review the details and adjust any optional settings as needed. Once done, click Next.

   Note: (Optional) If you want to allow the end user to delay installation if needed, click the Allow User To Defer Deployment check box.

   Note: (Optional) If you want the installation to occur at a specific time, click the Schedule Deployment check box, and then specify a date and time.

5. Specify an account with access to the Application Packs location, then click Finish.
   
6. Click OK to confirm the Application Deployment.
7. When the Application Deployment starts, the deployment notification icon is displayed next to the client.
   

Next: Step 5: Deploy a Driver Update