Software Distribution Programs

Applies To: System Center Configuration Manager 2007, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2

Programs are commands associated with a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 package that tell a client what should occur on the client computer when the package is received. You can associate almost any activity with a program. For example, a program can be used to install new software on clients, distribute data files, run virus-detection software, or update client configuration.

Important

Although Configuration Manager lets you install software on multiple computers, you are still required to follow the licensing agreements for any commercial software you use.

In This Section

• About Software Distribution Programs
  Provides information about software distribution programs.

• How to Create a Program
  Provides information about how to create a program.

• How to Modify Program Properties
  Provides information about how to modify program properties.

• How to Change the Maximum Run Time for a Program
  Provides information about how to change the maximum run time for a program.

• How to List All Programs and Their Maximum Run Time Value
  Provides information about how to list all programs and their maximum run time value.

• How to Modify the Supported Platforms for a Program
  Provides information about how to modify the supported platforms for a program.

See Also

Concepts

Configuration Manager Software Distribution
Software Distribution Packages
Software Distribution Programs
Software Distribution Advertisements
Configuration Manager Collections