--- title: Automated software deployment description: Simplify your software deployment automation with Acronis DeployPilot™. Automate processes, minimize downtime, and enhance IT productivity. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/cloud/software-deployment-automation/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-13 --- # Automated software deployment Part of [Acronis RMM](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/rmm-solution/), DeployPilot™ centralizes and automates software deployment across all client environments, enabling MSPs and IT admins to manage deployments remotely and at scale. [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/trial/) [Get 1:1 demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/demo/) ![Image 1: Automated software deployment](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/91115b892bff67f12c3b89f89b73591b.png) DeployPilot™ | Advanced Management | Acronis Cyber Plat… 6:32 [Automated software deployment (6:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWDIMkQpZq0) Looking for help? ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a software deployment tool? A software deployment tool is a solution that automates the process of distributing and installing software applications across devices in an organization. It helps IT admins and MSPs manage installations, updates and patches efficiently while ensuring consistency and reliability. ### How does Acronis help MSPs manage software deployments? Acronis provides MSPs with a centralized platform for managing software deployments across multiple client environments. This platform automates the deployment process, reduces manual workloads and ensures consistent software management through features like custom and pre-built repositories, scheduled deployments and real-time monitoring. ### How does automated software deployment work? Automated software deployment involves using a tool to schedule and execute the distribution and installation of software without manual intervention. IT admins can configure deployment plans, specify target devices and set parameters like scheduled or event-triggered deployments, enabling efficient and scalable software management. ### How does Acronis ensure security during the software deployment process? Acronis enhances deployment security with features such as automatic anti-malware scans and digital signature checks for all software packages. These measures verify the integrity and authenticity of the software, reducing the risk of deploying compromised or tampered-with software. ### What features should you consider for getting the best software deployment tool? When choosing the best software deployment tool for your needs, look for features such as automation capabilities, support for both pre-built and custom repositories, scheduling options, integration with other IT management tools, real-time monitoring, security checks like digital signatures and malware scanning and comprehensive reporting for compliance. ### Why is software deployment automation important? Software deployment automation is essential for efficiency, consistency and security in IT management. It reduces manual errors, ensures timely updates and allows MSPs and IT teams to deploy software at scale with minimal effort. By automating deployments, organizations can standardize installations, enforce security policies and reduce downtime, improving overall service quality. It also helps IT teams free up time for strategic tasks while ensuring applications stay up to date and compliant with security and operational requirements. ### What is a typical software deployment procedure? A typical software deployment procedure involves creating or selecting software packages, configuring deployment plans, defining installation commands and parameters and selecting target devices. The deployment can be initiated manually or automatically through scheduled or event-triggered actions, followed by post-deployment checks and logging. ### Can Acronis deploy operating systems and applications as part of its software deployment features? Acronis RMM currently supports only the deployment of applications, with plans to release OS deployment in the future. For OS deployment, Acronis offers a separate tool: Acronis Snap Deploy, which can be purchased separately. Product help In case you have any difficulties, we have collected all the useful materials for this product in our [Knowledge Base](https://kb.acronis.com/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/), [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zjwuoZ-r6lESqYXA6lH4w/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=2) and [Documentation](https://www.acronis.com/support/documentation/). Also you can always ask your question on our [Discussion Boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support Customers with active product maintenance or subscription are entitled to 24/7 technical support. Follow the instructions at the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/providers/backup-cloud/) to get prompt support by phone, chat or e-mail. ## Why DeployPilot™? ### Standardized and customizable deployment Supports both Acronis-tested packages from a curated library and custom deployment packages with central and per-client repositories for flexibility. ### Built-in security for more reliable deployments Automatic anti-malware scans and digital signature verification prevent unauthorized or compromised software from being installed. ### Flexible automation and full control Choose from scheduled, recurring and event-triggered deployments, as well as on-demand installations. ## Enable mass remote software deployment from a centralized web console Boost the efficiency of your MSP technicians and IT admins with mass remote software deployment tools, enabling you to deploy software to multiple computers across different locations from a single, centralized web console. Reduce manual effort and save valuable time with automated deployment tools that scale as your business grows. ![Image 2: Enable mass remote software deployment from a centralized web console](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/414b9f1af0b2a06e038f1f958a343b2f.png) ## Achieve efficiency, reliability and flexibility with various options for software repositories and packages ### Acronis-curated library of packages Access a prebuilt repository of Acronis-tested, ready-to-deploy software packages to ensure rapid deployment, minimize configuration issues and improve reliability. ### Support for applications written in house and custom apps Enables you to upload software packages from other sources to meet unique client requirements. ### Automatic updates of packages Keep your imported packages from the Acronis library up to date automatically, eliminating the need for manual updates and simplifying software management. ### "My packages" repositories Create custom software repositories where you can import packages from the Acronis library or upload software from other sources, streamlining the software management process. ### Central cross-client and per-client repositories Standardize software deployment across multiple clients or create specific repositories tailored to individual client needs. Unique ## Ensure the integrity, authenticity and security of software packages * **Digital signature checks**: Ensure all custom packages are digitally signed, minimizing the risk of deploying unverified or tampered-with software. This helps prevent potential security breaches and ensures compliance with industry standards. * **Anti-malware scans**: The native integration with our cybersecurity components allows to automatically perform pre-installation anti-malware scans using Acronis Active Protection, blocking malicious software and reducing the risk of downtime or costly incident response in security-sensitive environments. ![Image 3: Ensure the integrity, authenticity and security of software packages](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b211c8b5a4208dbe53de3986c32ec47d.png) ## Accelerate setup and reduce deployment errors with Copilot * **AI-generated commands and metadata**: Instantly generate install and uninstall commands, return codes and package metadata with one click — no scripting required. * **Fewer configuration errors**: Avoid deployment failures by eliminating guesswork in complex rollouts. Copilot helps prevent up to 90% of errors caused by incorrect setup. ![Image 4: Accelerate setup and reduce deployment errors with Copilot](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/693d608bfd19266ed8eedc1efa2916a1.png) ## Gain flexibility and control over software deployments * **Deploy on demand**: Use the "deploy now" feature to initiate immediate software deployment on selected machines, improving response time and operational flexibility. * **Scheduled and recurring deployments**: Schedule automated software deployments to run at future dates or set them to recur on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to ensure consistent updates and maintenance across all systems. * **Event-triggered deployments**: Automate software deployments based on specific system events, such as startup, shutdown or user login, giving you complete control over the software deployment process. ![Image 5: Gain flexibility and control over software deployments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/e6a306230b691f14c95380315931ef52.png) ## Ensure compliance and enhance client satisfaction * **Alerts**: Get real-time notifications on the status of software deployments and address any issues promptly, ensuring smooth operations. * **Dashboards**: View detailed statistics on deployment successes, failures and the complete history of installations and uninstallations across all machines, giving you the data needed for informed decision making. * **Audit logs**: Maintain a comprehensive record of all deployment activities for compliance tracking and regulatory purposes, ensuring transparency and accountability. ![Image 6: Ensure compliance and enhance client satisfaction](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/60ec960b3931e72fd6f074aba7bc5f45.png) ## Part of Acronis RMM Achieve peak MSP performance with a natively integrated, secure, AI-powered RMM [Try now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/trial/) [Learn more](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/rmm-solution/)