This book is for IT Administrators, Consultants and all those interested in getting a broad view of what it means to deploy software in a small and large IT environment. It should serve to give You a broad look at what technologies are available, and what it could mean for You. There are dozens of books covering detailed aspects of software deployment; they are mostly focused on a certain technique or software product, but getting "the big picture" is sometimes hard to find in one compact volume. From batch programming, Windows Installers, application virtualization to suites like ZenWorks Configuration Management: this book is for you