Application Guide Part IV: Add Windows 10/11 Application
Overview
Microsoft offers the distribution of enterprise applications in *.msi format via the MDM protocol. These applications can either be automatically distributed to devices or distributed to devices via the Install command in the Managed Application list in Silverback. Using this distribution option, you can easily deploy the Empirum Agent to your managed Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices and perform further software distribution via Empirum. The installation parameters allow you to specify specific configurations for the installation of your *.msi packages. Please refer to the Application Configuration Guide for additional information. Additionally, Microsoft offers the possibility to distribute applications for Windows 10 devices via the Microsoft Store as described in the Azure AD Integration V: Windows Store for Business Guide. These applications will be marked as business applications in Silverback, but as Microsoft is currently deprecating the Store for Business, we recommend that new customers no longer use this method.
Add Enterprise App
- Open your Silverback Management Console (e.g https://silverback.imagoverum.com/admin)
- Login as an Administrator
- Navigate to App Portal
- Click Windows
- Click New Application
- Select the Installation Scope
- Enter a Name
- Enter a description (optional)
- Upload your *.msi file
- Upload your icon (optional)
- Modify your App Management options
- Press Save
- Press Edit to review the App Information
Add Business App
Once Windows Store for Business integration is complete, applications purchased from the Microsoft Store for Business are automatically added and displayed in the App Portal after syncing. All necessary information such as type, name, description and icon is automatically imported from the Microsoft Store for Business.
App Management
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MSI Installation Parameters | e.g. /quiet | If the MSI supports it, provide the installation parameters in the configuration field . For example, /quiet will silently start the installation. Please refer to Application Configuration Guide for additional information. |
| Automatically push to managed devices | Enabled or Disabled | Will automatically install the app on assigned devices. |
App Information
| Setting | Enterprise | Business | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Enterprise | Business | Displays the application type. |
| Scope |
|
not available | Displays the *.msi installation scope. |
| Name | e.g. Imagoverum Travel | e.g. PowerPoint Mobile | Shows the display name of the application being added. |
| Description | e.g. Imagoverum Travel will provide you information about your upcoming travels and helps to you create your travel expense. | e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile is the best app for reviewing, delivering, and creating presentations. | Contains the description of the application to display. |
| App File | Choose File | not available | Displays your uploaded your *.msi file. |
| Icon | Choose File | Will be imported automatically. |
The icon to display in the app portal. It must meet the following specifications:
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Next Steps
- Deploy your application via Tags
- Once you have deployed your enterprise applications using one or more different tags, review version distribution