Deploy through SCCM

Deploying Robility Designer or Runner using SCCM enables administrators to efficiently install or update these applications across multiple target computers. The steps below provide a detailed walkthrough of the process.

For additional information on application creation and deployment using SCCM, refer to Microsoft’s official documentation: (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/apps/get-started/create-and-deploy-an-application).

Step 1: Download the Robility MSI

1. Navigate to Robility Manager using your credentials. Ensure you have administrative rights to access the necessary download sections.
2. Locate the latest version of the required MSI files (Robility Designer or Runner). Save the file to a folder on your administrative machine. Example: “C:\Robility_MSI”.

Step 2: Open SCCM Console

3. Launch the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Console from your administrative machine.
4. Verify that you have the necessary permissions to create and deploy applications within SCCM.

Step 3: Create the Application

5. Navigate to Application Management, in the SCCM Console, follow the path – “Software Library” > “Overview” > “Application Management”.
6. Initiate Application Creation
    a. Right-click on Applications and select Create Application. 
    b. In the application wizard, select Manually specify the application information, then click Next.
7. Enter Application Details and fill in the application metadata such as:
    a. Name: Specify the application name, e.g., Robility Designer or Robility Runner
    b. Publisher: Sutherland. 
    c. Version: Enter the version of the MSI you are deploying.
8. Provide the MSI installation command in the Installation Program section. Use the appropriate command based on the MSI file:
    a. msiexec /i “C:\Robility_MSI\RobilityRunner2x.x.x.msi” /qn (OR)
   b. msiexec /i “C:\Robility_MSI\RobilityDesigner2x.x.x.msi” /qn

Replace the filenames with the exact names of your downloaded MSI files, if different.
9. Choose an appropriate category or software classification to organize the application in SCCM.
10. Add deployment type information: 
      a. Deployment Name: Specify a unique name, e.g., “Robility Designer Deployment”
      b. Content Location: Specify the path where the MSI is stored (e.g., `C:\Robility_MSI`)
11. Proceed through the application creation wizard, reviewing all configurations and making adjustments if necessary.
12. Finalize and close the wizard to complete application creation.

Step 4: Deploy the Application

13. In the SCCM Console, navigate to “Software Library` > `Overview` > `Application Management”.
14. Select the application you created (e.g., Robility Designer or Runner) from the list and click Deploy in the ribbon menu at the top.
15. Choose the target collection(s) of devices where the application will be deployed. SCCM allows you to specify individual devices, user groups, or larger collections.
16. Configure Deployment Settings:
      a. Purpose: Set the purpose of the deployment to Available (optional for users) or Required (mandatory installation.
      b. Installation Deadline: Specify a deadline for the installation to ensure timely deployment.
17. User Experience Settings: Define how the application installation appears to users.
18. Adjust Additional Settings: Configure alerts, retry options, or other settings based on organizational requirements.
19. Complete Deployment Wizard: Review all deployment configurations and click Finish to complete the deployment setup.

Step 5: Monitor Deployment Progress

1. In the SCCM Console, go to the Monitoring section to oversee deployment activities.
2. Under Monitoring, select Deployments to view the status of Robility application deployment. 
3. If any devices report installation failures, review the SCCM logs for details.