Deploy Adobe packages with SCCM

Open the New Package wizard.

• Open the SCCM console.
• Navigate to Computer Management > Software Distribution > Packages.
• Right-click Packages, choose New, then click Package.

In the New Package Wizard, name the new SCCM package.

On the General tab:

• Enter the name of the new SCCM package in the Name field. This field is required.
• You can also enter values for the optional Version, Manufacturer, Language, and Comment fields.
• Click Next.
  

Specify the data source for the SCCM package.

On the Data Source tab:

• Select This Package Contains Source Files.
• Click Set to the right of the Source Directory field. In the Set Source Directory dialog, select the type of path you want to use (UNC or local) and browse for or type in the path to the Build folder that contains the .msi file and supporting folders. Click OK.
• On the Data Source tab, the path you just selected will show in the Source Directory field. Below that field, select Always obtain files from the source directory.
  Set the other choices as appropriate, then click Next.
  

Specify where the SCCM package will be stored on distribution points.

On the Data Access tab, select Access the distribution folder through common ConfigMgr package share, and then click Next.

Specify distribution settings.

• On the Distribution Settings tab, choose a sending priority. Select the Preferred Sender, if desired. Select other settings as appropriate, then click Next.
• On the Reporting tab, select settings as appropriate, then click Next.
• On the Security tab, select settings as appropriate, then click Next.
  

View the new SCCM package summary.

• Review all the settings for the new SCCM package. If you need to change anything, use the Previous buttons to do so and then the Next buttons to get back to this screen.
• Click Next. The Confirmation tab is displayed.
• Click Close to terminate package creation.
  

Open the New Program wizard.

• From the SCCM console, navigate to Computer Management > Software Distribution > Packages.
• Select the SCCM package you just created.
• Under it, select Programs > New > Program.

In the New Program wizard, specify the command line for the program.

On the General tab:

Enter a descriptive name (such as install_PS_1 or uninstall_PS_1) in the Name field, and an explanatory comment that describes what the program does.

Click Browse. In the Open File dialog, choose the file type All Files (*.*), then browse to and select the MSI/EXE file. The details of this step vary for each command you create.

For the install package, browse to your .exe file.

When you return to the New Program wizard, append appropriate flags or options to the command after the filename in the Command Line text box.

You must use the silent parameter for unattended installation. 

Syntax:

setup [--silent] [--ADOBEINSTALLDIR=] [--INSTALLLANGUAGE=]

Example:

setup.exe --silent --ADOBEINSTALLDIR="C:\InstallDir" --INSTALLLANGUAGE=fr_CA

For more details on using this command, see Deploy using command line on Windows machines.

For the uninstall package, browse to your .MSI file.

For the uninstall package, use the msiexec command with the /uninstall parameter.

Example:

msiexec.exe /uninstall PS_1.msi /quiet

On the Environment tab:

• In the Program Can Run field, select Whether or not a user is logged in.
• In the Run mode section, select Run with administrative rights. Be sure Allow users to interact with this program is turned OFF.

Note: If you do not choose to run with administrative rights, the Application Manager writes its log file to a different location. See “Installation logs.”

Set fields on the Advanced, Windows Installer, and MOM Maintenance tabs as appropriate, and click Next.

Review the information on the summary screen. If you need to change anything, do so now. Then, from this screen, click Next. The Wizard Completed screen will appear. Click Close to terminate program creation.

Open the New Distribution Points wizard.

• In the SCCM console, navigate to Computer Management > Software Distribution > Packages.
• Select the SCCM package you just created.
• Under it, select Distribution Points > New Distribution Points. This displays an introductory screen. Click Next.

In the New Distribution Points wizard, select the distribution points to which you want to copy the SCCM package.

It is assumed that at this point the distribution points you want to use for this SCCM package have already been created. You can select one or more distribution points for this package.

View the Wizard Completed screen and click Close.

Open the Distribute Software to Collection wizard.

• In the SCCM console, navigate to Computer Management > Collections.
• Locate the collection you want to use to advertise this SCCM package.
• Right-click on the collection name and choose Distribute > Software.

In the Distribute Software to Collection wizard, choose the SCCM package to advertise.

On the Package tab:

• Turn on Select an existing package.
• Click the Browse button next to the text field. In the Select a Package dialog, locate the desired SCCM package and select it. Then click OK. Your selection will appear in the text field on the Package tab.
• Click Next.

Make sure you have chosen the distribution points to which you want to copy the SCCM package.

On the Distribution Points tab, select the distribution point(s) you want to use to distribute this SCCM package. Then click Next.

Select the SCCM package program to advertise.

On the Select Program tab:

• The SCCM package name and its programs are displayed. In the Programs: area, select the program you wish to advertise.
• Click Next.
  

Set advertisement characteristics.

On the Advertisement Name tab:

• Enter a name for the advertisement in the Name field.
• Optionally, enter a comment that describes the advertisement in the Comment field.
• Click Next.

On the Advertisement Subcollection tab:

• The name of the collection you chose for this advertisement is displayed in the Collection field. Choose whether you want this advertisement to be sent to any subcollections of this collection. The results of your choice are displayed in the field at the bottom of the tab.
• Click Next.

On the Advertisement Schedule tab:

• Set the date and time you want the advertisement to occur.
• Specify whether the advertisement will expire. If you want it to expire, set the expiration date and time.
• Make any other settings as necessary and click Next.

On the Assign Program tab:

• Choose whether you want running this program to be mandatory. If you do, specify the date and time to force its execution. Notice the advertisement date from the previous tab is displayed here.
• Set an expiration date if you want.
• Choose other options as desired.
• Click Next.
  

View the summary screen for the advertisement.

Review the information on the summary screen. If you need to change anything, do it now. Then, from this screen, click Next.

The Wizard Completed screen will appear. Click Close to terminate advertisement creation.