PowerShell AppDeploy Toolkit (PSADT)

Simplifies, standardizes, improves software distribution.

Codeausschnitt eines PowerShell-Skripts zur Steuerung von Installationsphasen mit Bedingungen für Deinstallation, Reparatur, Vorinstallation, Installation und Nachinstallation.
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.

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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!)

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Services

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.

PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit Help Console window displaying a list of cmdlets on the left and an empty panel on the right.
Screenshot des Configuration Manager Trace Log Tools mit Protokolldaten zur 7-Zip MSI-Installation unter Verwendung des PowerShell Application Deployment Toolkits (PSADT), inklusive Registry-Einstellungen und Prozessdetails
Installationsfenster für PSAppDeployToolkit zeigt, dass die Anwendung Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 24.06 installiert werden soll, mit der Möglichkeit, die Installation viermal aufzuschieben.
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.

    Eigenschaftenfenster von OpenVPN OpenVPN-Gui 11.26.0.0 DE x64 mit Registerkarte Programme für Installations-, Deinstallations- und Reparaturbefehle.
    Fenster zur Konfiguration der Rückgabecodes in OpenVPN OpenVPN-Gui 11.26.0.0 DE x64 mit hervorgehobener Zeile für den Code 60012, Typ Fast Retry, Name InstallationDefer und Beschreibung für das Aufschieben der Installation.
    Microsoft Intune Admin Center-Bildschirm zur Bearbeitung einer Windows-App mit Rückgabecodes für Installationsverhalten und Neustartoptionen.
    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.

    PSAppDeployToolkit-Installationsfenster fordert zum Schließen von Notepad.exe vor Installation von Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 24.06 auf, mit Optionen zum Schließen der Programme, Aufschieben oder Weiter.
    PSAppDeploy Toolkit Installationsfenster mit Ladeanzeige und der Nachricht 'Installation wird durchgeführt. Bitte warten...'
    PSAppDeployToolkit-Fenster zeigt an, dass der Computer neu gestartet werden muss und ein Countdown von 53 Sekunden läuft, mit Optionen zum Neustarten jetzt oder Minimieren.
    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.

    Screenshot of coding script showing configuration settings for toolkit paths, logging, and cache with comments.
    Quellcode-Ausschnitt mit XML-Konfigurationen für Banner- und MSI-Optionen einschließlich Logo- und Icon-Dateinamen sowie MSI-Logging- und Installationsparametern.
    Code editor displaying configuration settings for UI options including language codes and timeout intervals.
    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 benefit from our partnership

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    MECM+system hardening @ textile manuf.

    Managed MECM and system hardening for manufacturers of innovative textiles

    Manufacturing industry
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    >2,500
    staffs

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    • 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
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    In the initial meeting, we will discuss together where your challenges lie and what added value software packaging in PSADT format offers you.

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    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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