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Windows Updates Downloader

Windows Updates Downloader

Filed under: Patch Management Solution 3rd Party Products
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Submitted by trb48 on Fri, 2008-07-18 15:58.

There are several different ways to update Windows computers. Most people use Windows Updates. That doesn't work well in a corporate environment, especially if you need to make sure that the computers get updated. Another useful way to update your computers is to use Altiris Patch Management. There have been a few great articles on Patch Management lately:

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Patch Management Solution 6.2 our Production Configuration and a Few Tips

Patch Management Solution 6.2 our Production Configuration and a Few Tips

Filed under: Patch Management Solution Configuration
Submitted by Andrey Shipov on Thu, 2008-07-17 10:57.

I wanted to share our production configuration for Altiris Patch Management Solution 6.2. The first part of the article is a quick introduction to Patch Management Solution and the second part is actual configuration. We are using a few custom collections that can be built from inventory results.

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Average: 3.1 (16 votes)
Configuring Patch Management 6.2

Configuring Patch Management 6.2

Filed under: Patch Management Solution Configuration
Submitted by marcoads on Tue, 2008-07-15 10:39.

Configuring Patch Management 6.2 can be a big hassle. This tip will give you a quick summary on how to configure this program. Note that you do need to set up the computer collections and add the needed computers for each.

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Average: 3.3 (16 votes)
Video: Altiris Patch Management

Video: Altiris Patch Management

Filed under: Patch Management Solution Basics, Training
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Submitted by Screenbert on Mon, 2008-06-23 11:42.

This 25-minute video covers the basics you need to get started with Altiris Patch Management.

If you get a Patch Management newbie or you are new to Altiris, this video will walk you through the basics and explain the steps along the way.

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Set the

Set the "Package Servers Automatically..." Assignment to All PMS Package Objects

Filed under: Patch Management Solution, Notification Server Configuration
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Submitted by SK on Thu, 2008-06-05 10:06.

By default, when you enable the "Allow Package Server distribution" option within the "Patch Management > Server Settings > Microsoft Settings > Microsoft > Advanced" page, all Patch Management package objects will receive the "All Package Servers" assignment.

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Average: 3.6 (62 votes)
Set the

Set the "All Package Servers" Assignment to All PMS Package Objects

Filed under: Patch Management Solution, Notification Server Configuration
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Submitted by SK on Wed, 2008-06-04 13:12.

By default, when you enable the "Allow Package Server distribution" option within the "Patch Management > Server Settings > Microsoft Settings > Microsoft > Advanced" page, all Patch Management package objects will receive the "All Package Servers" assignment.

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Average: 3.6 (60 votes)
Client Software Update Status - Free Troubleshooting Tool

Client Software Update Status - Free Troubleshooting Tool

Filed under: Patch Management Solution Troubleshooting
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Submitted by Andrew_Bosch on Thu, 2008-05-29 12:25.

OK so compliance is stuck at 75%. Where do I begin troubleshooting? WHY are these machines not installing the update?

Look no further! The ClientSoftwareUpdateStatus.exe utility is a C++ application written by myself to help users find out why updates are not installing.

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Average: 3.9 (49 votes)
Increase the

Increase the "Installed" Number in Microsoft Office Patches

Filed under: Patch Management Solution
Submitted by pdeluca on Tue, 2008-04-15 10:10.

Some Microsoft Office Updates need a service to be loaded in workstations. The service name is "Office Source Engine" and in many workstations it is Disabled, so Microsoft Office Patches don't apply or don't work.

Here's a solution.

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Vista SP1 Cleanup

Vista SP1 Cleanup

Filed under: Deployment Solution, Patch Management Solution, Software Delivery Solution Cleanup, Deployment, Upgrade/Update, Vista Migration, Imaging
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Submitted by CondorMan on Fri, 2008-02-29 08:43.

If you plan on installing Vista Service Pack 1 when it is released (highly recommended), you might want to run the cleanup command afterward.

To do this, open the run dialog (Win-R) and type "vsp1cln.exe" (without quotes) and press enter.

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Average: 3.9 (41 votes)
How to Force a Slow Uptake in Your Deployment

How to Force a Slow Uptake in Your Deployment

Filed under: Deployment Solution, Patch Management Solution, Software Delivery Solution Deployment, Software Delivery, Best Practices
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Submitted by kmiecio on Thu, 2007-12-06 10:17.

Sometimes there is a need to slow down a software deployment. I had it once -- when deploying encryption software. In my case the problem was main encryption server -- which was not able to process more than 50 events from clients.

Here's how to sloooooow your deployment down a bit.

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