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This article describes the application distribution and installation functionality for Windows devices, detailing the usage process, relevant information, and use cases for administrators and users.
Windows application distribution offers several practical applications to optimize device management. Below, we present two common use cases:
Remote Tool Installation for New Employees: When a new employee joins the company, the administrator can add their Windows device to the group corresponding to their department. Automatically, the standard software and applications for that role will be installed, streamlining the onboarding process and ensuring the new employee has all the necessary tools from day one.
Implementing Software Policies by Department: It's possible to create specific groups for each department (finance, HR, engineering, etc.) and distribute the applications required for each team's activities. This ensures that each user has access only to the tools relevant to their work, optimizing resource usage and information security.
Prerequisites
To distribute Windows applications, the following prerequisites must be met:
Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Agent Version 1.2.8+
The system supports the upload and installation of the following file formats for Windows applications:
.msi (Windows Installer Package)
.exe (Executable File)
Note: It is recommended to verify the integrity and validity of installation files before uploading to ensure successful distribution.
Accessing the Functionality
The application management functionality is accessed as follows:
Go to the Applications tab → Add New in the upper right corner.
Click on Upload App.
Select the .msi or .exe file for download and the group where the application will be installed.
Select the file for upload;
In this section, the administrator can select the Windows device group(s) to which the application will be distributed.
Click Add.
Synchronization Process and Time
After uploading and assigning the application to a device group, the synchronization and installation process will begin on the devices belonging to the group. The time required for this process to complete is variable and depends on the following factors:
Application file size.
Device network connection speed.
Important: Synchronization and installation usually begin within a few minutes. The total installation time can vary significantly. It is recommended that the end-user does not interrupt the installation process.
Viewing Locally Installed Applications
To check applications installed directly on the Windows device (not just through Pulsus), follow the steps below:
Navigate to the Devices section.
Select the desired Windows device.
Access the Applications tab.
The Applications tab will display a complete list of software installed on the device, including those that were not managed by the environment's application distribution functionality.
