Deploy with PDQ Software

Follow these steps to deploy products using PDQ on computers connected to AD:

1. Preparing the Setup Files:

   • Before starting the deployment, ensure the following setup files are placed in the specified directories:
     • For the Pairing Tool:
       %PUBLIC%\Documents\Admin Arsenal\PDQ Deploy\Repository\PairingTool\Setup.exe
     • For the Access Key:
       %PUBLIC%\Documents\Admin Arsenal\PDQ Deploy\Repository\Accesskey\setup.exe

2. Opening the Application:

   • Begin by launching the PDQ application on the admin system.

3. Importing the Package:

   • On the main screen, locate the “packages” folder in the left panel.
   • Right-click on the “packages” folder.
   • Select the “import” option from the context menu.
   • Choose the relevant XML file for the application (either Pairing or Access Key).

4. Verifying the Package:

   • After importing, the name of the application (either Pairing or Access Key) should appear in the “packages” list. (Note: A screenshot was provided for reference.)

5. Deploying the Application:

   • Single-click on the application (either Pairing or Access Key) in the list.
   • From the PDQ top menu, select the “Deploy Once” option.
   • In the window that appears, on the left side, enter the names of the systems where the application will be installed.
   • Finally, click on the “Deploy now” button.

6. Completion:

   • Wait for the application to be installed on all specified systems. Once done, your deployment is complete.

Updating Version #

While this is optional and does not affect the functionality of products, it is a good practice to update the version of the applications from the package details on each update. See the image below for more information: