Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Software Center is a tool used for installing and monitoring software deployments targeted
to devices. Software Center is installed as part of the Configuration Manager client. Figure 2-1
shows Software Center.
FIGURE 2-1
Software Center showing available software
Software Center provides users with some control over how and when software installs on
their devices. Users can perform the following actions by using Software Center:
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Install software that has been deployed as Required to a user collection of which they
are members if the deployment deadline has not passed and they are allowed to do so.
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Install software that has been deployed as Available to a device-based collection of
which the system is a member.
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Monitor the status of deployed software. The statuses include Available, Install After,
Installing, Installed, or Failed.
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Retry an installation that has failed.
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Uninstall installed software if you configure an uninstall command on the application
and do not require the software.
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Manage their personal settings. On the Options tab, users can configure the following
settings, provided the policies set in the applicable client settings allow them to do so:
Business Hours And Days
Users can configure their business hours and days and
configure settings so their systems do not install software during business hours.
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