Pckgr Blog

  • Ensuring Seamless Application Deployments with Winget Pre-Install

    Hello everyone, Today I wanted to discuss why we have the Winget Pre-Install component in our application deployments and how it resolves a critical issue with Winget. The Winget Pre-Install is a fundamental prerequisite that prevents application issues when installing apps with Pckgr. Let’s dive into the reasons behind its integration and how it serves…

    Thomas Mahony

  • WinGet – How to Add a New Application

    The post details the process of submitting a new application to WinGet using the CLI tool Komac, using the Azeus Convene application as an example. After demonstrating the installation and usage of Komac, the writer outlines package submission, validation, and approval. The post also covers how to add the approved package to Pckgr for testing…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Automating FortiClient VPN Installs for Intune with PowerShell

    Automating FortiClient VPN Installs for Intune with PowerShellToday, we are delving into a challenge that many of you have requested us to face: The FortiClient VPN. This involved creating a custom PowerShell script to extract the MSI from the Online installer, installing the application and then cleaning up the files.  The BackstoryAs many of you may…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Updating Winget to Resolve the Latest CDN Issue with Pckgr

    Updating Winget to Resolve the Latest CDN Issue with PckgrRecent changes to the Winget CDN rendered older versions of Winget unable to update their source and read the manifests from the CDN. The best solution is to update to the latest version of Winget, which at the time of writing this is version 1.6.2771.  This…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Top 5 Reasons to Outsource Your Intune App Packaging Process

    Microsoft Intune has emerged as a popular choice for businesses to manage their mobile devices and applications. The platform’s app packaging service has particularly proven essential, allowing for effective software deployment across various devices. While many businesses may consider handling this process in-house, here are the top five reasons why outsourcing your Intune app packaging…

    Thomas Mahony