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Create script for installation or use software distribution? Dell Kace K1000

I realized that we can use script to push software or run software application. Or, we can use software inventory and software distribution to do the installation. May I know what is the difference? What is the best practice for this? To use script or just conventional silent install via software inventory? 
Asked 9 years ago 4019 views
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Posted by: GeekSoldier 9 years ago
Red Belt
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Software distribution is generally better for simple installations involving a single installation step. For example, if I want to deploy adobe reader or google chrome, those are easy to deploy using a single install command with a single installer. It is also important to note that software distribution spreads out the deployment based on when the agent checks in.

To contrast a software distribution, scripted installs can be run instantly, and can contain as many steps as you can think up. If you need multiple files moved, registry edits performed, or any other kind of custom action performed during an install, scripted installs are your friend. One example where this worked better than a software distribution was deploying pdf factory that involved making a registry edit post-install to add our company information and product key behind the scenes for automatic activation.

I hope this helps.

Posted by: SMal.tmcc 9 years ago
Red Belt
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Software distribution is the best to get all the machines without having to worry about a schedule.  It is a better hands off process then scripts are.  There are situations where a script beats a distribution.   I use a combination of the the 2.  Our academic machines are frozen with deepfreeze so scripts are better with them.  We thaw the machines, autolog them in and then push scripts to them to get them updated quickly.
 
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