Installations management

Feature	Description
Initial installation	The initial installation of a computer includes the operating system installation and installation of all defined role, group and user specific software. Initial installation typically starts by formatting the hard disk, but the installation can also be done by using a preloaded operating system.
Package building	Package is a collection of automated tasks (actions) used to perform administrative tasks on target computer. These tasks may be for example installing, modifying, uninstalling software or configuring target computer's operating system. See more information.
Package installation	Miradore packages can be deployed using three methods One package to one device. Distributing a package to a single device at a time is done from the asset configuration item page. One package to multiple devices. Distributing a package to many computers is done by using the Group distribution page. These distributions can be scheduled. Multiple packages to one device (initial installation). Distributing multiple packages to device is done by activating the initial installation from the asset configuration item page One package to one or multiple devices according to a schedule. With the help of Automation task items, package deployments can be automated and scheduled for one or multiple devices listed on a Report builder report.
Group distribution	Group distribution is a method for scheduling and distributing a package to multiple managed assets or servers. When creating a group distribution the package name, start & end time of the distribution and the list of target clients must always be defined. See also group distribution life cycle.
Installation approval workflow	Miradore workflow management is used for automating the process of requesting software, approval, and installation. The request is done using the Miradore self service portal from the computer where software is needed. See more information.