ceterion Packaging Framework (cPF)

Enterprise-ready PowerShell framework for standardized, automated, and platform-agnostic software packaging and deployment integration.

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🚀 Quick Start

Import-Module PackagingFramework
Initialize-Script
New-Package -Path C:\Temp -Name 'MyApp_1.0'

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💡 Why cPF?

• Standardize and scale your enterprise packaging process
• Automate packaging with a modular PowerShell framework
• Integrate seamlessly with modern deployment platforms (MECM, Intune, Workspace ONE, XOAP, Recast)
• Extend into full end-to-end deployment workflows (cDF)
• Leverage Winget, XOAP, and enterprise service integrations

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ceterion Packaging Framework 2604 (26.4.0.0)

Overview

The ceterion Packaging Framework (cPF) is a modular PowerShell-based framework for standardized, automated, and enterprise-ready software packaging.

Since 2019, the framework has been continuously evolved and architecturally expanded across more than 40 iterations.

It enables organizations to build, manage, and deploy application packages in a consistent, scalable, and maintainable way across modern endpoint management platforms.

Key Features

• Modular PowerShell architecture (fully refactored from script-based approach)
• Standardized packaging methodology for enterprise environments
• Integration-ready for modern deployment solutions (e.g. MECM, Intune, Workspace ONE)
• Seamless integration with the ceterion Deployment Framework (cDF) enabling end-to-end automation from packaging to deployment
• Native integration with Recast Application Workspace for enhanced application management and user experience
• Built-in logging, error handling, and user interaction handling
• Highly customizable via central configuration (PackagingFramework.json)
• Designed for automation and CI/CD scenarios

Packaging Lifecycle

The framework supports a structured end-to-end packaging and deployment lifecycle:

Create → Configure → Package → Test → Deploy → Maintain

Roles & Technologies:

• Create / Configure / Package / Test

  • cPF (ceterion Packaging Framework) – Standardized packaging, configuration, validation, and testing

• Deploy

  • Any deployment mechanism (including custom scripts such as CMD/PowerShell)
  • Tools (Endpoint Management)
    • Microsoft Intune – Endpoint management platform
    • Microsoft MECM (SCCM) – Endpoint management platform
    • Omnissa Workspace ONE – Endpoint management platform
  • Frameworks
    • cDF (ceterion Deployment Framework) – Optional deployment orchestration and automation layer
  • Platforms / Experience Layer
    • XOAP – Integration, package management, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) enablement
    • Recast Application Workspace – Application delivery and user experience layer

• Maintain

  • cPF / cDF – Lifecycle updates, versioning, and operational management

This ensures a seamless transition from packaging to enterprise deployment workflows.

Technology Base

The framework integrates selected components of the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSAppDeployToolkit v3.7.0).

These components have been:

• Refactored
• Extended
• Stabilized

…and embedded into a modular architecture to meet real-world enterprise requirements.

What’s New in 2604

• Localization extended to 25 supported languages (23 newly added):
  • Newly added: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch (Netherlands), Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Previously supported languages: German, English

• Added XOAP support for integration, deployment, and management of Packaging Framework packages in XOAP environments
• Updated internal parameter handling (ServiceURL replaces WebserverURL)

Optional Extensions & Toolsets

Extended capabilities are available on request:

• Migration Converters

  • Ivanti / DSM / NetInstall / HEAT / FrontRange → PowerShell
  • Wise Script → PowerShell
  • NSIS → PowerShell

• Workspace ONE UEM Extension

  • Automation cmdlets for package import and task handling

• SCCM / MECM / Intune Toolset

  • Collection management
  • Parameter inheritance
  • Deployment automation

• Template Libraries

  • 270+ Application package templates
  • 100+ OS configuration templates
  • Citrix templates (PVS, XenApp, XenDesktop)

• Winget Repository Integration

  • Automated integration of Winget package repositories
  • Enterprise-ready consumption of public repositories with standardized packaging integration

• Packaging as a Service (PaaS)

  • Outsourced and scalable application packaging services by ceterion
  • Standardized, high-quality package delivery aligned with enterprise requirements

• Professional & Support Services

  • Implementation and customization
  • Integration into existing environments
  • Trainings and workshops
  • Technical support
  • SLA-based enterprise support

Installation

Run:

PackagingFrameworkSetup.exe

Usage

Requirements

• PowerShell with administrative privileges
• Execution policy allowing script execution:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

Import Module

Import-Module PackagingFramework

Initialize Runtime

Initialize-Script

Discover Commands

Get-Command -Module PackagingFramework

Help

Get-Help [Command]
Get-Command -Module PackagingFramework | Get-Help
Show-HelpConsole

Runtime Variables

Get-Variable | Out-GridView

Create a Package (Example)

New-Package -Path C:\Temp -Name 'Microsoft_Office_16.0_EN_01.00'

Configuration

Central configuration file:

%ProgramFiles%\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\PackagingFramework\PackagingFramework.json

Example Packages

%MyDocuments%\Packaging Framework Examples

Support & Contact

• Email: packagingframework@ceterion.com
• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/ceterion/PackagingFramework/issues

License

Licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

See /LICENSE.txt for details.