A significant change in Configuration Manager 2012 R2 is its user-centric focus. One component of user-centric focus, and a feature that has been much anticipated, is the ability for users to browse a web page–hosted catalog of published applications available for installation in the environment. These published applications may either be available without restriction to users or configured to require administrative approval prior to installation. Only software deployed to users will appear in the Application Catalog.
Two site system roles work in tandem to provide the Application Catalog service: the Application Catalog web service point and the Application Catalog website point. At first glance, the difference between these two site system roles may not be apparent. Application Catalog Website Point The Application Catalog website point is the site system providing the software catalog service to users.
Application Catalog Web Service Point The Application Catalog web service point is the site system role that serves as a connection point between the Application Catalog web service point site systems and the Configuration Manager site, providing software information to the website for presentation to users.
If the Application Catalog website point and Application Catalog web service point roles have not yet been added, you will need to select them in the Add Site System Roles Wizard, as shown in Figure
1. Choose the site and server where the Application Catalog website point and Application Catalog web service point will be located.
The exact servers chosen depend on the overall configuration of the hierarchy and mobile management needs.
2. Select the roles in the Add Site System Roles Wizard. Note that the order of the next couple of figures could be different depending on how you choose to install the roles. The net result is the same.
3. Click Next to proceed to the Application Catalog Website Point page of the wizard, as shown in Figure
The exact servers chosen depend on the overall configuration of the hierarchy and mobile management needs.
2. Select the roles in the Add Site System Roles Wizard. Note that the order of the next couple of figures could be different depending on how you choose to install the roles. The net result is the same.
3. Click Next to proceed to the Application Catalog Website Point page of the wizard, as shown in Figure
4. On the Application Catalog Website Point page, configure the name for the website to be used.
Also note the web application name suggested. If the name of the web application is modified on the Application Catalog Web Service Point page, this URL will need to be modified accordingly.
Also note the web application name suggested. If the name of the web application is modified on the Application Catalog Web Service Point page, this URL will need to be modified accordingly.
5. Also on this page, choose whether the website will support HTTP or HTTPS traffic and, if HTTPS is selected, whether the website will allow only intranet-connected clients or also allow Internet-connected clients.
Supporting Internet clients requires the use of certificates. In addition, if mobile devices will be supported in the environment, enabling the website to support HTTPS-connected clients is required.
6. Once all configuration is complete, click Next to proceed to the Application Catalog Website Point page, as shown in Figure.
Supporting Internet clients requires the use of certificates. In addition, if mobile devices will be supported in the environment, enabling the website to support HTTPS-connected clients is required.
6. Once all configuration is complete, click Next to proceed to the Application Catalog Website Point page, as shown in Figure.
7. On the Application Catalog Website Point page, configure the web application name for the website to be used and whether the website will use HTTP or HTTPS.
8. Once all configuration is complete, click Next to proceed to the Application Catalog Customizations page. Here administrators are able to provide some minor customization as to the presentation of the catalog (organization name and website theme). Make any modifications desired and click Next to complete the wizard.
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