Software Distribution

NetSupport DNA provides a multi-delivery option for Software Distribution.

A software distribution package is created by either applying parameters to a collection of files or folders, or by using the DNA application packager, recording the user prompts, keystrokes and mouse clicks that are used during a test installation, and then automating these on a live deployment to bypass the need for operator intervention.

Once created, the application package can be automatically “pushed” to the target PCs for deployment or, alternatively, it can be “published”. Once published, a user can check to see which applications are available for their PC, based on their departmental membership, and “pull” these on demand.

NetSupport DNA includes a Scheduling feature, allowing packages to be deployed on a specific date and time – usually out of core office hours when network traffic is at its lowest.

With remote deployments, the need to minimise network traffic congestion becomes a priority. In this case, NetSupport DNA allows a client PC, ideally local to the target machines, to be nominated as a distribution point. When the software is deployed, rather than being sent to each remote PC directly, it is just sent to the designated PC which then acts as a relay and re-distributes it to its local PCs.