Package Page

Use the Package page in the Configuration Manager 2007 Distribute Software Wizard to specify whether to create a new package or distribute an existing package to clients.

This page contains the elements described in the following table.

UI Element List

Name

Description

Create a new package from definition

Specifies that the wizard will create a new package from a package definition file prior to distributing the software. If selected, the wizard will open pages similar to those of the Create Package from Definition Wizard. For more information about this wizard, see Create Package From Definition Wizard.

Create a new package and program

Specifies that the wizard will create a new package and program prior to distributing the software. If selected, the wizard will open pages similar to those of the New Package Wizard and the New Program Wizard. For more information about these wizards, see New Package Wizard and New Program Wizard.

Select an existing Package

Specifies that the selected package will be distributed using the wizard. If this wizard is not being launched from a specific package, this option is required.

Note

Only one package may be selected at a time.

To specify a package to distribute, click Browse to open the Select a Package dialog box. Select the desired package, and click OK to choose the package.

Previous

Goes to the previous page of the wizard.

Next

Goes to the next page of the wizard.

Finish

Goes to the Summary page of the wizard.

Cancel

Discards the settings and exits the wizard.

See Also

Concepts

About Package Definition Files
About Packages

Other Resources

Software Distribution Overview