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How to create and install a managed solution?
Before you can create a managed solution you must first create an unmanaged solution. For more information about how to create an unmanaged solution, see Create an unmanaged solution. You create a managed solution by selecting the Managed option in the Package Type dialog box when exporting the solution.
Do you export or package a managed solution?
More information: Export or Package a Solution You should not import a managed solution back into the organization you used to create it. You install a managed solution in the same way you import an unmanaged solution. The difference is in how the solution has been packaged.
Do you need to use managed packages in Salesforce?
You must use a Developer Edition organization to create and work with a managed package. To prevent naming conflicts, Salesforce recommends using managed packages for all packages that contain Apex to ensure that all Apex objects contain your namespace prefix.
Can a access package manager add resources to a catalog?
If you are an access package manager, you cannot add resources you own to a catalog. You are restricted to using the resources available in the catalog. If you need to add resources to a catalog, you can ask the catalog owner.
What’s the difference between unmanaged and managed solutions?
You install a managed solution in the same way you import an unmanaged solution. The difference is in how the solution has been packaged. Installing a solution or publishing customizations can interfere with normal system operation.
What happens when I update my managed solution?
All updates included in this solution will take effect. You may want to direct people who install your managed solution to use the Overwrite customizations option when investigating issues where the customizations conflict with the behavior of your solutions.