What is a Provisioning Package (PPKG) for Windows devices?

A Provisioning Package (PPKG) is a deployment method that automatically enrolls Windows devices using a file generated from a Windows Smart Enrollment. It's ideal for bulk or zero-touch deployments.

What are the main benefits of using a Provisioning Package for enrollment?

It's ideal for bulk or zero-touch deployments because it eliminates the need for manual URL entry or user credentials on the device, streamlining the enrollment process.

What is required before generating a Provisioning Package?

Before you can generate a Provisioning Package, you must ensure you have a Windows Smart Enrollment already configured in the Applivery Dashboard.

How do I generate a Provisioning Package in Applivery?

In the Applivery Dashboard, go to Automation > Smart Enrollments, select Windows, view instructions for your Smart Enrollment, then choose "Provisioning Package" and click "+ Create provisioning."

Can I create multiple Provisioning Packages from the same Smart Enrollment?

Yes, you can create as many Provisioning Packages as you need from a single Windows Smart Enrollment to suit different deployment scenarios.

How do I apply a Provisioning Package to my Windows devices?

Once the package is generated, click "Select" to access on-screen instructions that will guide you through the process of applying the PPKG file to your Windows devices.

Enroll Windows Devices with a Provisioning Package

A Provisioning Package (PPKG) is a deployment method that lets you enroll Windows devices automatically using a file generated directly from a Windows Smart Enrollment. It is ideal for bulk or zero-touch deployments, since no manual URL entry or user credentials are needed on the device.

How to generate and deploy a Provisioning Package

Note

Before you start, make sure you have a Windows Smart Enrollment already configured.

Open the Smart Enrollment instructions

In the Applivery Dashboard, go to the Automation section 1 and select Smart Enrollments 2. From the left-hand menu, choose Windows 3 as the platform.

Click the three vertical dots 4 next to the Smart Enrollment you want to use and select View instructions 5.

Generate the Provisioning Package

In the side panel, select Provisioning Package 6 and click the + Create provisioning button 7.

Warning

Devices enrolled through this package will be initially linked to a single user or department. You can reassign them later using a script. You can create as many Provisioning Packages as you need from the same enrollment.

Apply the package to your devices

Once the package is generated, click Select 8.

The on-screen instructions will guide you through applying the PPKG file to your Windows devices.

Key Takeaways

A Provisioning Package is generated directly from a Windows Smart Enrollment — no separate tool required.

Devices enrolled via PPKG are initially linked to a single user or department, which can be reassigned later using a script.

You can create as many Provisioning Packages as needed from the same enrollment.