Software management
Prepare compatible software packages and reference sets before scheduling a rollout.
Use Software management to prepare software packages for rollout across the device estate.
Software management helps you organize device-specific packages and control which devices receive them.
When to use this page
Use this page when you need to:
prepare a software package before rollout
understand how package compatibility is controlled
decide how reference sets affect device targeting
Before you start
Confirm that:
your role allows you to manage software packages or rollouts
you know which device model the software targets
the package is prepared in a supported format for that device platform
If you are scheduling the deployment next, review:
What software management supports
Use software management to:
manage software packages for supported device models
prepare packages before rollout
control package order and compatibility through reference sets
support software deployment across one device or many devices
Understand software packages
A software package is a bundle of applications compressed in a supported format.
Packages use a predefined structure based on the device platform. Supported package formats include .tgz and .zip, depending on the device.
Software packages are specific to the device model. The model determines which application package can be configured and deployed.
Package readiness checks
Before you move to rollout scheduling, confirm that:
the package matches the intended device model
the package format is supported for that platform
the package version is the one you intend to deploy
Record the package name, version, and target model before you schedule it. Stop if the package model differs from the intended device model.
Keep the package name, version, target model, and reference-set selection together in the rollout plan. Stop if the target model is unclear.
Understand reference sets
A reference set is a logical container used during software deployment.
It defines:
the packages included in the deployment
the order in which those packages are downloaded
the device models that are compatible with the reference set
the matching criteria used to decide which devices qualify
Device Management evaluates available reference sets and identifies the best match for each device.
Choose the right preparation path
Use these rules:
prepare the package first when the software payload still needs review
review the reference set when targeting, order, or compatibility is the main question
move to rollout scheduling only after the package and reference set are both ready
How software management fits into rollouts
Software management is the preparation stage of a rollout.
Most software deployment work follows this order:
prepare the software package
assign or organize the package through a reference set
schedule the rollout
monitor rollout progress and results
Verify before rollout
Before you leave software management, confirm that:
the correct package is available
the correct reference set can match the intended devices
the rollout page you need next is clear
the package version and target model match the deployment plan
the planned target devices match the package model and reference set
Related deployment areas
Use these pages when you need to manage other rollout content:
Parameter management — manage application parameter configuration
Content management — manage static files and media for rollout
Result
Software management prepares the package and compatibility rules needed for a successful software rollout.
Next steps
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