PSADT Expectations and Limitations

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While we strive to offer valuable guidance, there are limitations on customization, scripting support, and time spent on specific issues.

  • Before seeking assistance, customers should consult:
  • We expect that customers seeking support to have at least a basic level of scripting knowledge (both PowerShell and PSADT).
  • Due to the broad nature of application deployment scripting, our Customer Support team are unable to create custom scripts or any bespoke tooling in support of a deployment.
  • We are also unable to guarantee that every application can be deployed using PSADT and as such, we are required to cap the amount of time spent by a customer engineer on a specific issue.
  • Please bear with us during the slow roll-out of this offering, as we endeavor to provide the best possible service to the widest range of customers, while ensuring that it is scalable and makes sense for us to provide.

PSADT Support Scenarios

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For general usage and best practices, as well as simple questions, you should always consult the documentation, support forums and Discord channel before seeking assistance from Patch My PC Support.

  • Scenario #1
    • You have encountered an issue with a PSADT deployment script when used in conjunction with PMPC’s Custom Apps feature.
    • Action: We will work with you to determine the cause and address it.
  • Scenario #2
    • You have encountered an issue with a PSADT deployment script.
    • Action: We will work with you to determine the cause and address it.
  • Scenario #3
    • You have encountered an issue with PSADT itself, e.g. you encounter a bug.
    • Action:
    • We will work with you to confirm there is a bug present.
    • We will then assist you with submitting a fully scoped bug report.Where possible, we will also help with submitting a Pull Request to resolve the bug. This should speed up review and inclusion into the next PSADT release.

PSADT Requirements for Commercial Support

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Commercial Support for deploying applications using PSADT requires that the following prerequisites be met:

  1. You must have an Enterprise Premium license for your estate.
  2. You must be using a supported version of PSADT, e.g. 4.0.6 or higher.
  3. You must be using a code-signed PSADT module (unmodified version).
  4. You must be using a supported operation system version:
    • Windows 10 Anniversary Update (1607) or higher.
    • Windows Server 2016 or higher.
  5. You must be using a supported PowerShell version:
    • Windows PowerShell v5.1.
    • PowerShell v7.4 or higher.
  6. The app being deployed must have a known mechanism for installing silently:
    • Command-line parameters, MST transform, ISS script, etc.

Where can I find more information or get involved?

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Watch the webinar recording above to learn more about the stewardship and future plans for PSADT. You can also visit the PSADT website and the PSADT GitHub repository for updates and involvement opportunities.

How can the community contribute to PSADT under Patch My PC’s stewardship?

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The community can continue contributing through GitHub by suggesting features, reporting issues, and submitting code. Patch My PC aims to foster collaboration and actively engage with the PSADT community.

What are the plans for PSADT’s future development?

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Patch My PC plans to introduce enhancements based on community feedback, improve documentation, and provide new tools and features to streamline deployment processe

Will Patch My PC customers see any specific benefits?

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Patch My PC customers can expect deeper integration between PSADT and Patch My PC solutions, making it easier to deploy and manage applications within SCCM and Intune environments.

How will this change impact current PSADT users?

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Current users will benefit from more consistent updates, new features, and ongoing community support, ensuring PSADT remains a valuable tool for software deployment.

Will PSADT remain open-source?

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Yes, PSADT will remain open-source. Patch My PC is committed to preserving its community-driven roots and accessibility for all users.

What will Patch My PC’s stewardship involve?

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Patch My PC will contribute to PSADT’s development, provide better support, and ensure its long-term sustainability while collaborating with the existing community to maintain its open-source nature.