Howto: Create an application in SCCM 2012 R2

This blog describes how to create an application in SCCM 2012 R2, which you can deploy to your users and devices. 

In this example, we have created an application called 'Audacity'. Bare in mind that this is an MSI application. For an executable the steps are similar, but some extra windows in the wizard need to be overcome.
Below are the steps that need to be taken to implement the application:


First, you open your SCCM console.

Then, you browse to Software Library, rightclick Applications, and choose 'Create Application'.

 Choose the above option, and browse to the unc path (\\servername\sources$\softwarelocation)

 You can click browse, and doubleclick on the MSI to let SCCM automatically fill out the information based on what is available in the MSI file.

 Follow the wizard to complete the 'Import Information' step.

 Fill out the missing fields, and give the correct parameter in the 'Installation program' field.

 Follow the wizard by clicking next next next (etcetera).

 Once finished, lookup you package and rightclick it, select properties.

 Place the check mark for the 'Allow this application to be installed from the Install Application task sequence action without being deployed' option. It's pretty much self explanatory...

 I also tend to add the /l*v switch in the MSI property, for troubleshooting reasons.

 Also add the product code for the Windows Source management option

It's possible to change the detection method or user experience if needed. Also you can specify requirements or custom return codes, or dependencies (other applications).

Once done, you are ready to deploy your application to your user collection(s) or device collection(s)!