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• #SIGN THE APPS FOR OSX INSTALL#

If you'd prefer the Mac reboot or shutdown, that can be set from the drop-down menu ( Figure E).

#SIGN THE APPS FOR OSX INSTALL#

Post-Installation behavior allows you to set how the computer will behave after the install is complete. Tag is very important, because it contains information pertaining to the app and will be used in the event of future upgrades. This section is broken into three sections: Tag, Post-Installation Behavior, and Options. In the event that certain files or folders need to be excluded, clicking the plus sign will allow you to choose what to exclude from the final product ( Figure D).In the Project tab, give the project a name and select the build path ( Figure C).

With the wizard selection complete, the project window will appear with several tabs to delineate each category.On the following page, provide a Project Name and location to store the project files.For the purposes of this article, select Raw Package and click Next ( Figure A). Distributions are usually found with larger app suites, like Microsoft Office, that are multi-path to allow for multiple selections during the installation. However, Distribution refers to the traditional installer format that will guide the user through the process. Raw Package pertains to the majority of OS X installations that use the drag-and-drop method of app installation. Depending on the choice, it will dictate what type of package you'll be creating.

There are two possible selections to begin the process.

IT can even simply store them as a repository on a shared folder, allowing end users to install apps on an as-needed basis, if policy permits.īefore diving into the sea of app packaging, let's first take a minute to look over the technical requirements: The key is to create the installers to be deployed or repackage them altogether in the PKG format, which make them easier to deploy silently across the network.