LANDesk Content Replication Process
LANDESK Content Replication can be used to keep files updated and current throughout an enterprise. The process uses a LANDESK managed node assigned as a Replicator to move files from configured...
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How to create a Package for Microsoft Office 2010
Attached file gives you information on how to Customize your Microsoft Office 2010 installation using the Office Customization Tool and then deploying the package using LDMS.
View ArticleSWD Detection best practise
Hello, LANDESK has detections set in the properties of the package. The help file of LANDesk is not covering this. I understand of community articles this is only used for dependent packages ? Is there...
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Categorising software distribution.
Hello all, Since a half year i''m a LANDesk admin. Took over an already implemented LANDesk server. To make a long story short, we have < 300 packages, >2500 tasks to distribute the software to...
View ArticleHow to configure preferred servers ???
Hi to all, It's my first question, do you know any method to configure 95 preferred servers automatically ? Like per example an XML file which could be import ... ? Or maybe an update of table in the...
View ArticleSoftware Distribution with Multiple Reboots
Hi all, We are running LDMS 9.5 SP2. In the past we were able to install multiple packages with a reboot in between each package by using the method described here... How to use install multiple...
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Lync package only downloads but does not install automatecly
Dear all, I using Landesk 9.5 and i´m having an issue with Lync 2013 package. I create a *.MSP file and then a batch file to read this file with the command "SETUP.EXE /ADMINFILE lync.msp " If i run...
View ArticleHow to resolve "Task Queued at Client for Execution"
Problem:A software deployment task is created an run, but hangs with a result in the Console of "Task Queued at Client for Execution". Any task pushed to the machine gives this result. Cause:There are...
View Article9.6 - New Link Package (Distribution)
Is there any documentation on how to create a new link package.
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SWD Custom message text gets cut off with special character
I created a distribution package with a custom message to notify the end user and allow them to defer if needed. What I put in my custom message was an ampersand character (&) to try to shorten...
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Installation process through Workspace
Hello all, We will be migrating to 9.6 SP1 in the next few weeks. Currently we are on 9.5 using the Desktop Manager app. We are planning to make heavier use of the Workspace app than we have the...
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Altering Retention for content to remain within SDMCACHE
Issue:Sometimes drives run out of space quickly due to patching. This guide will walk you through altering the retention of files within the SDMCache Folder9.6 Solution:Within your Agent Settings...
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How to remove specified application on Software Deployment Portal
Issue: How to remove specified application on software Deployment Portal Solution:1. Remove the device in the scheduled policy task2. Click Refresh on the client machine,
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Base software install for new PCs
Hi, we have LDMS 9.6 SP1 and are currently using it for patch and manual software deployment. I am looking to begin taking the 1st steps with provisioning but before I get into OS deployment, I want a...
View ArticleOffice 2013 Click 2 Run Deployment Challenge
I was recently tasked with deploying Lync2013 and OneDrive together as one single package for users that are not what is called an "E3". An "E3" License allows a user to use the full Office 2013 on up...
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Keep trying to distribute package to failed devices
Hi all I need your help here So I got this scenario where I like to distribute a package to let's say 1000 clients.A lot of them fails for several reasons, but mostly because the clients are turned...
View ArticlePort exceptions required for software distribution, inventory, and patch...
At our libraries, we use Cisco Meraki devices to filter and manage Internet access for the patron computers. Currently, the Core Server and clients do not have direct communication with one...
View ArticleClient has initiated asynchronous policy execution
Hi all, I've created a software distribution package and I'm trying to deploy it to my own workstation as a test, but I can't seem to get the download started. I'm using 9.6 and I'm able to deploy an...
View ArticleLimiting Simultaneous Distributions in LDMS 9.6 SP1
Under LDMS 9.5 and delivery methods, it was possible to limit the number of simultaneous distributions. In our case, we have two remote sites whose WAN connections can be easily overwhelmed so we...
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