Step 5. Specifying the remote installation task settings

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On the Remote installation task settings page, specify the settings for remote installation of the application.

In the Force installation package download settings group, specify how files that are required for the application installation are distributed to client devices:

• Using Network Agent

  If this option is enabled, installation packages are delivered to client devices by Network Agent installed on those client devices.

  If this option is disabled, installation packages are delivered using the operating system tools of client devices.

  We recommend that you enable this option if the task has been assigned to devices with Network Agents installed.

  By default, this option is enabled.

• Using operating system resources through distribution points

  If this option is enabled, installation packages are transmitted to client devices using operating system tools through distribution points. You can select this option if there is at least one distribution point on the network.

  If the Using Network Agent option is enabled, the files are delivered using operating system tools only if Network Agent tools are unavailable.

  By default, this option is enabled for remote installation tasks that have been created on a virtual Administration Server.

  The only way to install an application for Windows (including Network Agent for Windows) on a device that does not have Network Agent installed is by using a Windows-based distribution point. Therefore, when you install a Windows application:

  • Select this option.
  • Ensure that a distribution point is assigned for the target client devices.
  • Ensure the distribution point is Windows-based.

Define the additional setting:

Do not re-install application if it is already installed