SMS_Program Server WMI Class
The SMS_Program Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class is an SMS Provider server class, in Configuration Manager, that represents a program or command to run when software is distributed to a client computer.
The following syntax is simplified from Managed Object Format (MOF) code and includes all inherited properties.
Syntax
Class SMS_Program : SMS_BaseClass
{
UInt32 ActionInProgress;
String ApplicationHierarchy;
String CommandLine;
String Comment;
String DependentProgram;
String Description;
UInt32 DeviceFlags;
String DiskSpaceReq;
String DriveLetter;
UInt32 Duration;
UInt8 ExtendedData[];
UInt32 ExtendedDataSize;
UInt8 Icon[];
UInt32 IconSize;
UInt8 ISVData[];
UInt32 ISVDataSize;
String ISVString;
String MSIFilePath
String MSIProductID
String PackageID;
String PackageName
UInt32 PackageType
String PackageVersion
UInt32 ProgramFlags;
String ProgramName;
String RemovalKey;
String Requirements;
UInt32 SecuredTypeID
SMS_OS_Details SupportedOperatingSystems[];
UInt32 TransformReadiness=0;
Datetime TransformAnalysisDate;
String TransformDtID;
String WorkingDirectory;
};
Methods
The SMS_Program class doesn't define any methods.
Properties
ActionInProgress
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read-only
Qualifiers: [read, enumeration]
Current action being performed on the package that is associated with the program by Configuration Manager. Possible values are:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | NONE |
| 1 | UPDATE |
| 2 | ADD |
| 3 | DELETE |
Use this property in a WHERE clause to filter out programs that have been marked for deletion but haven't yet been deleted. For more information, see the Remarks section later in this topic.
ApplicationHierarchy
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
The application hierarchy for the program. The default value is "".
CommandLine
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
The command line that runs when the program is started. The default value is "".
Comment
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
Comment that describes the program in the Configuration Manager console. The default value is "".
DependentProgram
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
A formatted text string defining any program that should be run prior to running this program. The format is defined as <PackageID>;;<ProgramName>. If the program is in the same package, the calling application can simply specify ;;<ProgramName>. The default value is "".
The dependency is maintained only for the first time that the program runs. After the program has run, the dependency is ignored. For example, you can't create a recurring scheduled job for which the dependency is maintained for each program run.
Description
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
Not used.
DeviceFlags
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
Flags describing the device associated with the program. Possible values are:
| Hexadecimal (Bit) | Description |
|---|---|
| 0x01000000 (24) | Always assign program to the client. |
| 0x02000000 (25) | Assign only if the device is currently connected to a high-bandwidth connection (default above 60 KBps). |
| 0x04000000 (26) | Assign only if the device is docked, that is, it's attached to a desktop that is using ActiveSync. |
DiskSpaceReq
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
Approximate disk space that the program requires. The format is "<size> <KB|MB|GB>". The default value is "".
This information is used in the Configuration Manager console and the advertisement to provide alerts about program disk space requirements. The user can then decide to accept the advertisement or perform some disk management task first.
DriveLetter
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [SizeLimit("1"), Range("a-z")]
Drive letter (one character in the range a-z) that the program maps to and runs from. The default value is "".
Duration
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
The approximate duration, in minutes, of program execution on the client computer. Specify this value as a whole number greater than or equal to 0 (default) or as Unknown (not recommended). If the property is set to Unknown, Configuration Manager sets the maximum allowed run time as 720 minutes (12 hours). For more information, see the Remarks section later in this topic.
Note
On client computers, the specified value for published programs appears in Run Advertised Programs in Control Panel.
ExtendedData
Data type: UInt8 Array
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [large, lazy]
The XML blob for image deployment.
ExtendedDataSize
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [lazy]
The extended data size, in bytes. The default value is 0.
Icon
Data type: UInt8 Array
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [large]
Icon information associated with the program icon, as displayed in the Configuration Manager console.
IconSize
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [lazy]
Size, in bytes, of the program icon. Set this property to 0 to clear the icon.
ISVData
Data type: UInt8 Array
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [large, lazy]
Information that allows a single ISV to store data relating to an SMS_Program object.
There are no restrictions or defined formats for the ISV data. However, it's important to not overwrite the property after the ISV ownership has been established. Your application should read the existing data in this property first. If the data doesn't belong to the application, it shouldn't be modified. You should include an identifier in the data for the program so that ownership can be established easily.
ISVDataSize
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [lazy]
The size, in bytes, of the data stored in ISVData. The default value is 0.
ISVString
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: none
String for partner extensibility.
MSIFilePath
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
The file path of the Windows Installer package with which the program is associated. The default value is "".
MSIProductID
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
The product ID of the Windows Installer package with which the program is associated. The default value is "".
PackageID
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [key, Not_null]
ID of an existing package with which to associate the program. For more information, see the Remarks section later in this topic.
PackageName
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
The name of the package the program belongs to.
PackageType
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
The type of the package the program belongs to.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Regular software distribution package. |
| 3 | Driver package. |
| 4 | Task sequence package. |
| 5 | Software update package. |
| 6 | Device setting package. |
| 257 | Image package. |
| 258 | Boot image package. |
| 259 | Operating system install package. |
PackageVersion
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
The version of the package the program belongs to.
ProgramFlags
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [bits]
Flags identifying the installation characteristics of the program. Possible values are listed below. The default values are EVERYUSER, USEUNCPATH, USERCONTEXT, and UNATTENDED.
Note
When using SMS_Program programmatically, ensure that no conflicting values are selected. For example, NOUSERLOGGEDIN and USERCONTEXT should not be used together.
Possible values are:
| Hexadecimal (Bit) | Description |
|---|---|
| 0x00000001 (0) | AUTHORIZED_DYNAMIC_INSTALL. The program is authorized for dynamic install. |
| 0x00000002 (1) | USECUSTOMPROGRESSMSG. The task sequence shows a custom progress user interface message. |
| 0x00000010 (4) | DEFAULT_PROGRAM. This is a default program |
| 0x00000020 (5) | DISABLEMOMALERTONRUNNING. Disables MOM alerts while the program runs. |
| 0x00000040 (6) | MOMALERTONFAIL. Generates MOM alert if the program fails. |
| 0x00000080 (7) | RUN_DEPENDANT_ALWAYS. If set, this program's immediate dependent should always be run. |
| 0x00000100 (8) | WINDOWS_CE. Indicates a device program. If set, the program isn't offered to desktop clients. |
| 0x00000200 (9) | This value isn't used. |
| 0x00000400 (10) | COUNTDOWN. The countdown dialog isn't displayed. |
| 0x00000800 (11) | FORCERERUN. This value isn't used. |
| 0x00001000 (12) | DISABLED. The program is disabled. |
| 0x00002000 (13) | UNATTENDED. The program requires no user interaction. |
| 0x00004000 (14) | USERCONTEXT. The program can run only when a user is logged on. |
| 0x00008000 (15) | ADMINRIGHTS. The program must be run as the local Administrator account. |
| 0x00010000 (16) | EVERYUSER. The program must be run by every user for whom it's valid. Valid only for mandatory jobs. |
| 0x00020000 (17) | NOUSERLOGGEDIN. The program is run only when no user is logged on. |
| 0x00040000 (18) | OKTOQUIT. The program will restart the computer. |
| 0x00080000 (19) | OKTOREBOOT. Configuration Manager restarts the computer when the program has finished running successfully. |
| 0x00100000 (20) | USEUNCPATH. Use a UNC path (no drive letter) to access the distribution point. |
| 0x00200000 (21) | PERSISTCONNECTION. Persists the connection to the drive specified in the DriveLetter property. The USEUNCPATH bit flag must not be set. |
| 0x00400000 (22) | RUNMINIMIZED. Run the program as a minimized window. |
| 0x00800000 (23) | RUNMAXIMIZED. Run the program as a maximized window. |
| x01000000 (24) | HIDEWINDOW. Hide the program window. |
| 0x02000000 (25) | OKTOLOGOFF. Logoff user when program completes successfully. |
| 0x04000000 (26) | RUNACCOUNT. This value isn't used. |
| 0x08000000 (27) | ANY_PLATFORM. Override check for platform support. |
| 0x10000000 (28) | STILL_RUNNING. This value isn't used. |
| 0x20000000 (29) | SUPPORT_UNINSTALL. Run uninstall from the registry key when the advertisement expires. |
| 0x40000000 (30) | The platform isn't supported. |
| 0x80000000 (31) | SHOW_IN_ARP. This value isn't used. |
ProgramName
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [key, Not_null]
Unique name that represents this program.
RemovalKey
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
Registry key that identifies the uninstall script for the program. The script must reside in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall registry path. The default value is "".
Requirements
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
Description of any extra requirements of the program. The default value is "".
SecuredTypeID
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
Secured type of related package.
SupportedOperatingSystems
Data type: SMS_OS_Details Array
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [lazy]
SMS_OS_Details Server WMI Class objects representing the operating systems on which the program can run.
If you don't specify ANY_PLATFORM in the ProgramFlags property, you must specify one or more supported operating systems. SMS_SupportedPlatforms Server WMI Class defines the list of platforms that Configuration Manager supports.
TransformAnalysisDate
Data type: DateTime
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
For internal use only.
TransformDtID
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
For internal use only.
TransformReadiness
Data type: UInt32
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: [None]
For internal use only.
WorkingDirectory
Data type: String
Access type: Read/Write
Qualifiers: None
The location from which the program runs. The default value is "".
The working directory can be an absolute path on the client or a path relative to the distribution point folder that contains the package. If a working directory isn't specified, Configuration Manager uses the default distribution point folder.
Remarks
There are no special class qualifiers for this class. For more information about both the class qualifiers and the property qualifiers included in the Properties section, see Configuration Manager Class and Property Qualifiers.
A program is always associated with a parent package and typically represents the installation program for the package. More than one program can be associated with the same package. The application uses the PackageID property to make this association. Your application can't change this property after the SMS_Program object is created. To associate the program with a different package, the application must delete the object and create a new object with a new PackageID value.
When your application deletes an SMS_Program object, it isn't deleted until its related components, such as its advertisements, are deleted. Instead, Configuration Manager sets the ActionInProgress property to DELETE (3) to mark the program for deletion. To ensure that a query doesn't retrieve programs that have been marked for deletion, add this case to the WHERE clause.
Important
If you are using maintenance windows for the collection on which the program is run, a conflict can occur if the value of the Duration property is longer than the scheduled maintenance window. If this property is set to Unknown, the program starts during the maintenance window, but continues to run until it completes or fails after the maintenance window is closed.
It's recommended that you not set the Duration property to Unknown because this property is used for the following two important purposes:
To monitor the results of the program.
To determine if the program will be launched when maintenance windows have been defined on the client computers.
If your application sets the
Durationproperty but program run time exceeds this duration, then Configuration Manager stops monitoring the program but doesn't terminate the program. This allows Configuration Manager to continue with other software distribution functions, such as running other advertised programs. The manager does not:Stop the program.
Free any drives that have been mapped for the advertised program.
Free any network connections made for the advertised program.
Free operating system resources used by Configuration Manager when advertised programs are running.
For more information, see About Maintenance Windows.
Requirements
Runtime Requirements
For more information, see Configuration Manager Server Runtime Requirements.
Development Requirements
For more information, see Configuration Manager Server Development Requirements.
See Also
SMS_Package Server WMI Class
How to Create a Package
How to Create a Program
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