PowerShell AppDeploy Toolkit (PSADT)
Simplifies, standardizes, improves software distribution.
What is PSADT?
Best practice for successful software distribution
PowerShell AppDeploy Toolkit is designed to make it easy to create simple and complex installation and uninstall scripts, thus increasing the success rate of software installations. The toolkit sets standards for PowerShell wrappers to provide typical Windows installers MSI or Setup.Exes with advanced features. It has already established itself as the gold standard in software packaging and distribution for some time.
The highlights are:
Compatible with almost all software distributions
Validation of requirements such as dependency on minimum software versions
Easy setting of all required configurations
Easy user interaction possible, e.g. to postpone installations
Who is PSADT suitable for?
Important: The PowerShell AppDeploy Toolkit is not software that we sell, but an open source project that is the standard of professional software packaging.
Since we were among the first to use it in Germany and now work almost exclusively with PSADT, we dedicate a page to the toolkit. It is a must for every company that doesn't want to leave anything to chance when it comes to software distribution.
Benefits
The added value of software distribution with PSADT
Standardized
Packaging software packages in exactly the same way is a must for high success rates in software distribution. PSADT establishes standards and simplifies complex scripting for installing and configuring software. The toolkit includes features and cmdlets to consistently customize and optimize application installations across different systems.
Robust
The PowerShell AppDeploy Toolkit was developed for enterprise environments where stability is absolutely critical for mass software distribution. This stability is exactly why PSADT is used by enterprises, public institutions, and IT service providers to deliver applications to millions of Windows endpoints every day.
Compatible with almost all software distributions
Software packages with PSADT wrapper can be distributed with Microsoft MECM, Microsoft Intune, Ivanti DSM and EPM, Ivanti Neurons, Matrix 42 Empirum, Baramundi Management Suite, Aagon ACMP, opsi and many more. It is therefore the only correct and sustainable format, regardless of the software distribution or UEM solution used.
Very useful
With the help of PSADT, it is very easy to make additional changes to the system. Below are our favorite features of the PowerShell AppDeploy Tookit.
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These are our favorite PSADT features
- Execution of multiple commands, e.g. to install and uninstall multiple applications bundled in one application
- prompting users to close applications
- Deferring installations
- User queries when processes are running and ensuring that they are and remain closed
- automatic logging of all commands
- Execute configurations after installation for customization, e.g.
- Delete desktop shortcuts
- Set registry values
- Changes to all user profiles while the installation is running (no need to log out and log in again!)
performances
Your trusted partner for effective use of the PSADT
This is how we help you get the most out of PSADT for your company
PSADT training
Migrate software packages to PSADT
Software packaging as a service
Design & migration of software distribution/UEM solutions
Managed services for software distribution/UEM solutions
In action
This is what Software distribution looks like with PSADT
Pre-built Powershell Features
Pre-built functions combined with automatic logging — this is how you can quickly and easily find any problems in your scripts: Copy/Delete Files, Get/Set/Remove Registry Keys and Values, Get/Set INI Files Keys and Values. Update Group Policy and many more.
Features
Automated exit code handling and logging
Direct use of user parts without a new login
A variety of ready-made cmdlets
Benefits
Consistent Powershell wrappers
High quality and error reduction in software distribution
Saving time and reducing costs
3rd party integrations
PSADT integrates perfectly with any software distribution solution. Because the distribution solution only needs to be able to execute a command line and evaluate return codes, the PSADT is highly compatible.
Features
Handles exit codes, including time-dependent dialogs that support return codes for Fast Retry
Reboot codes (e.g. 3010) can be returned to the software distribution
Bundling multiple application installations
Benefits
More accurate reporting (differentiation between errors, restarts, and deferments)
Independence from the software distribution solution in terms of number of installations and dialogs
End user experience
Before PSADT, there was no standard for interacting with end users during software delivery. PSADT provides a consistent and pleasant end user experience when distributing new software in a simple way.
Features
Require users to save work and close specific applications
User interaction through customizable user interface dialog boxes, progress dialogs, and balloon tip notifications
Enables the user to postpone an installation X times, X days, or until a deadline is reached
Custom branding and local languages
Benefits
Reduced help desk tickets through software distribution
Increased success rate of software installations
Professional look and feel
AppDeployToolkitConfig.xml
Simple configurations within scripts, such as logging options, installation parameters, languages, and location of logs, are often neglected but crucial. Configuring them individually for each command is very time-consuming. The AppDeployToolkitConfig.xml significantly simplifies the work of software packagers.
Features
All required configurations in one place
Configurations are referenced by AppDeployToolkitMain.ps1 and are therefore used automatically
e.g. MSI switches and user interface messages in multiple languages
Benefits
Avoiding repetitive configurations in the main script
Focus on scripting rather than configurations
Consistency in configurations
comparison
PSADT has revolutionized software distribution
Without PSADT:
10 software packagers, 10 different methods
Too high error rate
Inconsistent end user experience
A lot of time spent on packaging to script simple actions
With PSADT:
Packages that work with any UEM solution
Standardization & quality in software distribution
Consistent end user experience
Faster and easier packaging
Accelerated package troubleshooting
Case studies
How Companies profit from ourfrom our partnership
01
MECM+system hardening @ textile manuf.
Managed MECM and system hardening for manufacturers of innovative textiles
Manufacturing industry
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>2,500
staffs
Challenge:
- Small IT team needs specialized support to operate MECM
- The team had recognized the importance of standard system hardening, but could not guarantee it themselves
The solution:
- Managed service for MECM with managed UEM and trouble shooting for international locations
- Adapting the CIS standard to an individual environment
- Regular system hardening as a service in accordance with CIS standards
01
Intune+system hardening @ game developer
Intune Deployment and Managed Service Plus System Hardening for Game Developers
Game development
|
>100
staffs
Challenge:
- Customer was dissatisfied with the speed and expertise of the old service provider
- Intune should be introduced and cyber security significantly improved
The solution:
- From the 1st Intune workshop to implementation and long-term support
- Establishment and regular updates of security baselines,
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Implementation and Managed Service
- SOFTTAILOR as a new go-to partner
01
Patch Management @ Law Firm
Patch Management as a Service for law firm
Professional Services
|
>500
staffs
Challenge:
- Customer wants to migrate to Intune
- High importance of cybersecurity in a very sensitive environment
- More than 200 applications must always be patched
The solution:
- Managed service for partially automated continuous updating of applications
- Close integration into the vulnerability management process
- Migrate software packages to Microsoft Intune
01
Software packaging @ Energy provider
Application packaging aaS for energy suppliers
energy supply
|
>1,500
staffs
Challenge:
- Restructuring should separate the IT department and infrastructure from the existing
- New IT department is being streamlined
- The company is therefore unable to manage 350 applications itself
The solution:
- Application packaging aaSin close coordination with the internal IT department
- Provision of a customer portal to view status
- Considering high safety requirements
Let's talk software packaging
The fastes path to professional PSADT packages
Secure and productive endpoints in three steps.
Learn what you need to do and how to get to more structure and secure and productive endpoints in the shortest possible way.
1
Get in touch
Get in touch with us below and we will arrange an initial consultation with you at short notice.
2
Initial consultation
In the initial meeting, we will discuss together where your challenges lie and what added value software packaging in PSADT format offers you.
3
Let's go
Onboarding for software packaging as a service usually takes just 1-2 weeks. Due to high demand, we are agreeing on a slow ramp-up.
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Frequently asked questions about
PSADT
Wie kann SOFTTAILOR bei der Implementierung von PSADT unterstützen?
Was sind die besten Anwendungsfälle für PSADT?
Hat Patch My PC PSADT gekauft?
Ist das PSADT kostenpflichtig?
Wie kann ich die Installationsvorgänge in PSADT überwachen?
Welche Fehler können bei der Nutzung von PSADT auftreten?
Gibt es Dokumentationen oder Support für PSADT?
Wie kann ich ein benutzerdefiniertes Skript mit PSADT erstellen?
Kann PSADT mit SCCM verwendet werden?
Kann PSADT mit Intune verwendet werden?
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