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Prerequisites
Verify that you added the repository sources to the Package Managers. See "Add Repository Sources to
Package Managers" on page 202.
Procedure
1. Click Console.
2. Select Windows tab > Operating System > Software Provisioning > Package Managers.
3. Click Install Package.
4. On the Select Machines page, verify that the machines displayed in the lower pane are the machines to
which you want to install the package and click Next.
5. On the Select Package page, select the package to install.
6. Select one of the following version options.
Option Description
Install Version Installs the specified version. By default the operator equals the package selected in
the list. However, you may select a different operator and type the version number in
the text box.
Install latest
available version on
all platforms
Installs the latest version of the package available from the sources configured for the
Package Manager.
7. Configure the Security Options and click Next.
Determine whether a package is installed or removed based on the state of the signature.
Option Description
Install secure signed
package only
The package must be signed and the public key of the signing certificate you
used to sign the package is available on all the machines on which you are
installing or removing the package.
Skip signature validation
when installing a signed
package
(Not Recommended) The package is installed or removed without attempting to
verify the signature.
Allow unsigned package
to be installed
(Not recommended) The package is installed or removed even if it is unsigned.
8. On the Schedule page, select one of the scheduling options and configure as needed
9. On the Confirmation page, review the information, resolve any conflicts, and click Finish.
You can monitor the process in the Jobs Manager. See "Viewing Provisioning Jobs in the Job Manager"
on page 205.
The package is displayed as Installed in the Package Manager - Packages data grid.
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