Importing a 'Microsoft Store App' to create a software resource
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Importing a 'Microsoft Store App' to create a software resource

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Article ID: 416610

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Products

IT Management Suite

Issue/Introduction

This article provides guidance on how to import a 'Microsoft Store app' to create a software resource.

Environment

New in ITMS 8.8

Resolution

In the SMP Console go to Manage > Software and then select Add Software > Import Microsoft Store Package as shown here:

and then the Microsoft Store Import Wizard will start:

Then, following our documentation (see link under Additional Information)

  • On Search Microsoft Store Apps page of Microsoft Store Import Wizard specify full or part of App name or product id to search in the Microsoft Store. Select the required app in the Search results, review its details and description, and click Next to continue.
  • On Select Package Version page, review the list of versions available for selected app and select the desired version. Click Next.
  • On the Download Package page, review the terms of agreements and check the I agree to the terms checkbox to confirm. Click Download to download the package locally (make sure to check the Download dependencies checkbox to include prerequisites of selected app to download content).
  • After the main package and its dependencies download, click Start Software Import.

At this point you'll be in the In the Import Software wizard requiring the following steps:

  • On the Import Software: Specify Software page, select the package to import. To specify a folder with a structure, add the folder as a compressed ZIP file. Click Next.
  • On the Import Software: Software Details page, review the information that was obtained from the package that you imported and make changes if necessary. To return to the Import Software: Specify Software page and change the option settings there, click Back.
    Click OK to complete the import.

Additional Information

What's New in This Release (ITMS 8.8 Release Notes)

Importing a Package to Create a Software Resource

Import Software Dialog Box

What URL is accessed when Importing software from the Microsoft Store Import Wizard