sccm_application

####Table of Contents

1. Overview - What is sccm_application module?
2. Module Description - What does this module do?
   • Description - What is it thinking?
3. Setup - Basics of getting started with sccm_application
   • Beginning with sccm_application - Installation
4. Usage - Classes, defined types, and their parameters available for configuration
   • Classes
5. Implementation - An under-the-hood peek at what this module is doing
   • Custom Types
6. Limitations - OS compatibility, etc.
7. Release Notes - Notes on the most recent updates to the module

##Overview This is a module that will ensure SCCM advertised package deployments are installed or not installed.

##Module Description

Sccm_application module manages what SCCM advertised packages get installed or uninstalled. Argument values for both install and uninstall CCM_Application methods:

• IsMachineTarget = true
• EnforcePreference = Immediate
• Priority = Normal
• IsRebootIfNeeded = false

##Setup

###What sccm_application affects:

• Packages that can be managed through Software Center.

###Beginning with sccm_application

sccm_application { 'some-package-name-here': 
    ensure => present,
}

##Usage

###Classes

####sccm_application

Parameters within sccm_application:

#####target Determines package name type will attempt to ensure absent or present.

#####ensure Determines whether or not target package should be installed or uninstalled.

##Implementation

###Custom Types

[sccm_application]

Checks if a SCCM package meets set ensure condition.

##Reference

###Classes ####Public Classes

• sccm_application: Main class of module for managing advertised SCCM packages.

##Limitations

Requires SCCM environment with Software Center installed on clients.

This module is tested on the following platforms:

• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2008

##Development Submit issues or pull requests to GitHub

##Release-Notes

• 0.0.1 Currently has no logic for 'waiting' or 'failed' evaluation states. Calling type instance will hang indefinitely if a package requires interaction or fails during install.