Check this thread for deploying of ms-office
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/need-help-create-microsoft-office-2010-software-package-deployment-using-altiris
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Symantec Software Management 7.0 Best Practices
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/symantec-software-management-70-best-practices