Deploying the New MSIX Version of Microsoft Teams via Saner CVEM

Product Version: 6.5.0.0

Overview

The new MSIX version of Microsoft Teams provides enhanced functionality and streamlined updates, but its deployment process requires more detailed configuration compared to standard applications.

This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and successful deployment of Microsoft Teams across your organization using Saner CVEM, while maintaining compatibility with your existing systems.

Solution

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the deployment, ensure the following:

• Access to your Saner CVEM console: https://saner.secpod.com

• The Microsoft Teams executable installer and MSIX x64 files (official Microsoft download links provided below).

• A prepared script (teams.bat) for automated installation (attached with this article).

Step-by-Step Deployment Instructions

1. Log in to Saner CVEM

• Navigate to https://saner.secpod.com and log in with your credentials.

• Go to the Endpoint Management (EM) module.

2. Prepare for Software Deployment

• Navigate to Actions > Software Deployment within the EM module.

• Verify that you have the necessary permissions to deploy software on target devices.

3. Download Required Files

Download the following files from Microsoft’s official documentation:

• Bulk deploy the new Microsoft Teams desktop client – Microsoft Learn

• Microsoft Teams executable installer: teamsbootstrapper.exe 

• MSIX x64 file: MSTeams-x64.msix 

4. Prepare Deployment Package

• Place teamsbootstrapper.exe and MSTeams-x64.msix into a single folder.

• Add the provided teams.bat script to the same folder.

• Compress the folder into a ZIP file named teams.zip.

5. Configure Extract Location

• Upload the teams.zip file to the Saner CVEM console via Actions > Software Deployment.
  

• The default extract location will be C:\Teams.

• If required, update this path to a preferred folder with the necessary permissions.
  

• Modify the teams.bat script to reflect the updated path, if changed.

6. Execute Deployment

• After uploading the package and configuring the path, initiate the deployment.

• Select the target devices and execute the deployment.

Script Details

Save the following content as teams.bat:

@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
set INSTALLER_PATH=C:\Teams\teamsbootstrapper.exe
set OUTPUT_PATH="C:\Teams\MSTeams-x64.msix"
:: Run the installer silently
%INSTALLER_PATH% -p -o %OUTPUT_PATH% >nul 2>&1
endlocal

Note: Ensure that INSTALLER_PATH and OUTPUT_PATH in the script match the folder path configured during deployment.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can efficiently deploy the new MSIX version of Microsoft Teams using Saner CVEM. This approach ensures compatibility with your existing environment and provides users with a streamlined Teams experience.

Reference

• Bulk deploy the new Microsoft Teams desktop client – Microsoft Learn