How peer download works and how to stage a package.
Environment 8.7 to 9.6 Description The client looks if it has a package in its local cache (sdmcache).It performs a subnet-directed multicast broadcast and basically asks the following to the peers:...
View ArticleHow to Add Local Users and Groups with a Batch File Distribution Package
Environment 8.7 to 9.6 Adding a Local UserA batch file can be used to add a local user to many machines at once. The following is a sample batch file that will accomplish this task. REM Add a user...
View ArticleWorking With Registry Keys in a Batch File
Environment 8.x to 9.6 Description There are many options for deploying a Registry key: Batch Files(The topic of this article.)Package Builder ExecutableCustom VulnerabilityVBScript Before modifying...
View ArticleThe file replicator fails to copy one or more files
Environment 8.5 to 9.x Problems/SymptomsIf the file replicator log shows that it failed to copy some files, first try getting the file from a browser on the computer that's running the replicator. If...
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When creating a software distribution task and clicking save, you see the...
Description:When creating a software distribution and then click save an error is displayed:A software distribution task must have a valid name, a main distribution package, and a delivery method....
View ArticleWhat is SDCLIENTMONITOR.EXE?
Environment 8.89.0Question What is the process SDCLIENTMONITOR.EXE used for on client workstations? DescriptionSDClientMonitor.exe is a persistent application launched by the "Run" registry key or...
View ArticleHow to silence the installation of a software distribution task
Environment 8.7 to 9.6 SP1 Question How to deploy a software package silently. Answer For SWD and MSI based distribution packages: In the delivery method, under "Feedback and Timing", choose the...
View ArticleCBA 8, the connection was not authorized. Error code -1917253785 (3513:1895)
Environment 8.7 to 9.6 Description Error: CBA 8, the connection was not authorized. Error: 0:1895 for the first command issued. Error 1895 Error: -1917253785 or -2147481753 Unable to run any command...
View ArticleAccess is Denied using Software Distribution from a UNC share
Environment 8.x9.0 Description Access is denied using Software Distribution from a UNC shareUNC Shares require credentials to be accessed by default. When a LANDesk agent attempts to access a UNC...
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Policy Uninstall Association removal without uninstalling...
Hi, Core LDMS 8.8 SP2a, DB SQL 2005 SP3 I create a package with MS Outllok 2007 and also a create another package for the uninstall of MS Outlook. I link both using the uninstall Association.Now I...
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Package deletion - log file?
Hi Everyone, Using LDMS 9.5 SP2 - Had a problem today when someone deleted a package that was part of a template, causing provisioning jobs to fail. Is there a log file that would show the package and...
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Acrobat Pro X Inventory
I'm trying to audit our license usage for Acrobat Pro X. The only good way I can think of to do that is by extracting keys since we have several different groups of licenses purchased. However all the...
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Install package at startup?
I am wondering if there is a way to have landesk schedule a package install at windows startup? I am familiar with the RunOnce registry key, but this requires a local pc admin be logged in to run that...
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Difference between Start later and Frequency
I was asking myself, which are the differences between Start later and Frequency in 9.6. The only difference for me was, at the start later section I can say a time and I can set up, which clients are...
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How to remotely Unprovision vPro Devices
Purpose Method for remote unprovisioning of vPro clients, for troubleshooting and correcting issues that may require the client to be unprovisioned. The Intel(R) AMT Unprovision Utility is a simple...
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Whats new for LDMS 9.6 SP1 Software Distribution
Explanation There are many new features to Software Distribution in LDMS 9.6 SP1. Some are visible, and some are enhancements that took place behind the scenes to improve performance. Below you will...
View ArticleHow to Add Local Users and Groups with a Batch File Distribution Package
Environment 8.7 to 9.6 Adding a Local UserA batch file can be used to add a local user to many machines at once. The following is a sample batch file that will accomplish this task. REM Add a user...
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How to remotely Unprovision vPro Devices
Purpose Method for remote unprovisioning of vPro clients, for troubleshooting and correcting issues that may require the client to be unprovisioned. The Intel(R) AMT Unprovision Utility is a simple...
View ArticleHow to open a command prompt running as Microsoft's "Local System" account?
Environment 8.x to 9.6 Description There are multiple ways to open a command prompt running as the Local System account. Here are some easy ways to do this: Download a Sysinternals tool called...
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