Pckgr Blog

  • Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps Seamlessly with Pckgr

    This blog post outlines a method for deploying Office 365 applications via Intune using Pckgr and the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center. It guides users through creating a configuration XML, hosting it in Azure Storage, and deploying the app with a custom install string. The post emphasizes ease, customization, and ongoing updates for effective management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Important Update to Winget Pre-Install for New Device Deployments

    Pckgr has issued an important update to its Winget Pre-Install setup to resolve compatibility issues following Microsoft’s Winget version 1.9.25180. This update ensures new devices using Autopilot install the correct MS Redistributable version, preventing deployment failures. Additionally, Pckgr introduces a Private Repository for enhanced control over application management, ideal for business users.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Pckgr’s New Custom Application Feature for Intune Deployment

    Pckgr introduces the Custom Applications feature for Business plan users, allowing them to upload and automate application packaging for deployment via Microsoft Intune. This drag-and-drop tool enhances flexibility by easing the deployment process, ensuring security through automated testing, and enabling customizable metadata for tailored application management.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Introducing Private Hosted Applications: A Premium Alternative for Application Deployment

    Pckgr introduces Private Hosted Applications for Business plan customers, providing a stable and controlled deployment experience. This feature eliminates external dependencies by securely hosting third-party installers, optimizing integration with Microsoft Intune. Benefits include increased reliability, faster response times, delayed updates, and a growing library of applications, enhancing deployment options alongside Winget-based deployments.

    Thomas Mahony

  • Effortless MacOS App Updates with Pckgr’s “Update Only” Feature

    The new “Update Only” feature for MacOS applications allows users to efficiently update existing apps without unnecessary installations. It checks for the app’s presence before attempting updates, ensuring devices not running the app remain unaffected. Users can monitor deployment progress for clarity and accuracy, making updates seamless and manageable.

    Thomas Mahony

  • App Deployments with Intune and Autopilot: A simple Three-Tier Approach

    Deploying apps with Intune and Autopilot can be challenging. A three-tier approach can help balance business needs and user experience. Tier one includes essential apps for immediate use, while tier two consists of important apps installed post-login. Tier three offers non-critical and user preference apps for personalization. This approach maintains a streamlined deployment process.

    Thomas Mahony

  • WinGet – Updating a Package

    Hello all, In a previous blog, we explored how to submit a new package to the Winget repository. This time, we’re shifting our focus to updating an existing package – specifically one that’s been requested by our community. Our goal is to not only address these requests but also to demonstrate how straightforward and user-friendly…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Requesting a Winget Package – Our Process

    Todays blog will take a look how to request an application in Pckgr from the Winget repository and the behind the scenes process it goes through. Searching Winget for an application We are wanting to see if the Dell Display Manager is available already via Winget. To search for applications, open up PowerShell and use…

    Thomas Mahony

  • Microsoft Winget Bot – Exciting New Updates

    Today we are looking at the new update of Microsoft’s Winget Bot. The Winget Bot now can automatically scan and update Winget packages in the Repo. This has been a long-awaited feature, and we are extremely excited to now see it in action. At the time of writing this, the Winget bot has only been…

    Thomas Mahony