CapaInstaller

CapaInstaller is CapaSystems’ on-premises client management suite for Windows endpoints and mobile devices. From a single console you handle software packaging and deployment, operating system deployment, patch management, hardware and software inventory, and mobile device management — backed by a full scripting and SDK surface for automation.

This is the documentation for CapaInstaller 6.7. See the Changelog for what changed across releases.

Start here

New to CapaInstaller, or setting up a fresh environment? Begin with Installation and Maintenance — software requirements, how to install, how to update, agent deployment, and getting started with device management.

Key capabilities

Software deployment — package applications once and distribute them to endpoints and groups, with a self-service Software Catalog for end users.
OS Deployment — image and provision machines over the network, with peering to resolve images and drivers from local caches and peers before the server.
Patch Management — keep Windows and third-party software up to date.
Mobile Device Management — manage Apple and Android devices alongside Windows endpoints.
Inventory — collect hardware and software inventory across the estate.
Automation — script and extend everything through PowerPacks, the scripting libraries, and the SDK.

In this section

Installation and Maintenance - Requirements, install and upgrade guides, agent deployment, database maintenance, and device-management setup.
The CapaInstaller Console - The main administration console, including Asset Management, Reporting and Queries, and general console settings.
Configuration Management - Manage devices, groups, users, packages, profiles, power management, and views.
OS Deployment - Image and provision machines over the network with boot images, PXE menus, and deployment templates.
System Administration - Servers, services, security, Business Units, and Configuration Management Points.
Package Creator - Build and maintain software packages for deployment.
PowerPacks - Run PowerShell directly from CapaInstaller using the PowerPacks execution engine, including the PowerShell Scripting Library.
VB Scripting Library - VBScript functions for packaging, OS deployment, and configuration management.
SDK functions - The CapaInstaller Software Development Kit for automating units, packages, groups, inventory, MDM, OSD, and more.
CapaDrivers - Driver management tool for CapaInstaller.
Appendix - Reference material, including default URLs and Performance Guard integration.
Knowledge Base - How-to articles and reference material from the CapaSystems support team.
Troubleshooting - Solutions to common CapaInstaller problems, grouped by area.