This document provides step-by-step instructions for the deployment of Apty Extension on Chrome Browser via SCCM.
Topics:
Mass Distribution for Google Chrome with SCCM
Mass Distribution for Microsoft Edge Chromium with SCCM
Mass Distribution for Google Chrome with SCCM
Step 1: Downloading Files for Chrome
- Make sure you have access to the following Apty installation files:
- install.bat
- Chrome-Aptystore.reg
- Save the files in your shared directory which will be accessible to other users
Step 2: Configuration via SCCM for Chrome
- In the Software Library\Overview\Application Management\Applications create an application.
- Select Manually specify the application information as shown on the screen below
- Specify Application Information. For example, ChromeExtensionAptyStore
- Create New Deployment Type. Select Script Installer and Manually specify the deployment type information
- Specify general information
- Enter the Content Location and Installation Program details.
NOTE: Select the “install.bat” file for Installation Program.
- Select Add Clause in the Detection Method Page
- Select “Registry” in the Setting Type. Enter Values as shown in the table and on the screen below:
Hive: |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
Key: |
SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallSources |
Value: | 3 |
This registry key is associated with 32- and 64-bit systems” | Enable |
Data Type: | String |
This registry setting must satisfy the following rule | Select |
Operator: | Equals |
Value: | https://apty-assist-production-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/* |
- Click OK to proceed.
- Click Next
- In the Specify user experience settings for the application screen define the following:
Installation behavior | Install for System |
Logon requirement | Whether or not a user is logged in |
Installation program visibility | Hidden |
Maximum allowed run time (minutes) | 20 |
- Click Next and create the package.
- Deploy the package
Step 3: Check Your Chrome Policies
- On a target client device, open Chrome Browser and navigate to chrome://policy to see all policies that are applied.
- You can also check your extension by navigating to chrome://extensions and ensuring your extensions are being forcefully installed.
Mass Distribution for Microsoft Edge Chromium with SCCM
Step 1: Downloading Files for Chromium Edge
- Make sure that you have access to the following Apty installation files:
- install.bat
- ChromiumEdge-AptyStore
- Save the files in your shared directory which will be accessible to other users
Step 2: Configuration via SCCM for Chromium Edge
- In the Software Library\Overview\Application Management\Applications create an application.
- Select Manually specify the application information as shown on the screen below:
- Specify Application Information. For example, EdgeExtensionAptyStore
- Create New Deployment Type. Select Script Installer and Manually specify the deployment type information.
- Specify general information.
- Enter the Content Location and Installation Program details.
NOTE: Select the “install.bat” file for Installation Program.
- Select Add Clause in the Detection Method Page
- Select “Registry” in the Setting Type. Enter Values as shown in the table an d on the screen below:
Hive: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
Key: | SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExtensionInstallSources |
Value: | 3 |
This registry key is associated with 32- and 64-bit systems” | Enable |
Data Type: | String |
This registry setting must satisfy the following rule | Select |
Operator: | Equals |
Value: | https://apty-assist-production-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/* |
- Click OK to proceed
- Click Next
- In the Specify user experience settings for the application screen define the following:
Installation behavior |
Install for System |
Logon requirement |
Whether or not a user is logged in |
Installation program visibility | Hidden |
Maximum allowed run time (minutes) | 20 |
- Click Next and create the package.
- Deploy the package
Step 3: Check Your Chromium Edge Policies
- On a target client device, open Edge Browser and navigate to edge://policy to see all policies that are applied.
- You can also check your extension by navigating to edge://extensions and ensuring your extensions are being forcefully installed.