Managed install for OSX using the K1000 Appliance (4329488)

This is an example of a typical install using the default settings in a managed install to mount a .dmg to deploy a .app file. In this case, Firefox 17.0.1 was installed on OS X 10.7.5. The instructions are compatible with all 5.3 and current 5.4.5315 KACE agents.

NOTE: Results may vary depending on the software that is being installed. Some applications may need to be repackaged in order to be installed successfully due to how the installer was built by the software developer. Most Adobe products are an example of ones that need to be repackaged. An example of this can be found here: http://www.itninja.com/blog/view/kace-mac-installing-adobe-flash-player-through-a-managed-install-in-os-x

Setup the Software Inventory Item

1. Install the application of a test machine.
2. Force a check in of that machine to the K1000 after the installation to test if the application is detected by the K1000.
   From the K1000 Web Console:
   Click Inventory | "test system name" | Force Update (button).
   
   Client-side in terminal with the below command:
   sudo /Library/Application\ Support/Dell/KACE/bin/runkbot 2 0
   
   NOTE: If the application does not show up, a custom inventory rule might need to be used. See Option below.
3. Click Inventory | Software.
4. Change View By to Family | Mac
5. Search for the version of Firefox you installed on the test machine.

6. Select the supported operating system(s) and fill out Notes and Metadata as needed.

7. In the Associated File section, upload the Firefox .dmg file to the Software Inventory item.
8. Save.

OPTION

If the application does not show in Software Inventory, the steps below can be used. The primary differences are that a Software Inventory item will need to be created and that a Custom Inventory Rule should be used. The custom inventory rule will give the K1000 a way to know that the software is installed so that it does not try to install it again.

1. Click Inventory | Software | Choose Action | Add New Item.
2. Title and describe the software inventory item.
3. Select the targeted operating system(s) in Supported Operating Systems.

4. Use a custom inventory rule to signify that the software is installed.
   NOTE: The gold question mark box will show the available options and syntax. In this example, a custom inventory rule for Firefox looks like this: /Applications/Firefox.app

5. Save.

Setup the Managed Install

1. Click Distribution | Choose Action | Add New Item
2. In the Software section drop down, choose Firefox.
3. Leave the settings as Use Default.
   The K1000 agent will automatically mount the .dmg file and use ditto to copy the Firefox .app file to Applications.
4. Set the Managed Action to the desired setting.

5. Use a label or select individual machines to limit the software deployment.

6. Cick Save

7. The software will be installed on the next system check in, or a check in can be run manually with the instructions in step 2.