Ideally, I'd like to know what files get updated, where the files go, and
any changes made to the registry.
That way, I could update their client software (by copying files and
importing registry keys) when the user logs into my NT domain. Then, I just
stop and restart the Retrospect Client service and voila!
Or, I'd like a silent (minimized is OK) and unattended (user has no control)
installer/updater.
These ways, I don't tie up a server, trying to update workstations that may
or may not:
Be Powered On
Be On the Network
Even Exist
This is how I'm keeping McAfee VirusScan virus signatures AND software
up-to-date on my NT workstations. I test for the existence of some things.
If they're not there, then I do a complete unattended and silent install of
VirusScan, import registry entries to config the installation, and apply a
superdat (engine update and DAT update). All this is done silently, via my
logon script, while the user is logging on to the domain.
Hint, hint, hint.
Brad.
-----Original Message-----
From: Wade Masshardt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 12:24 PM
To: retro-talk
Subject: Re: Mac Client Uptdate
At 10:13 -0700 10/18/00, Irena Solomon wrote:
>Hi Ben,
>
>Yes, Mac clients must be restarted for the updated client software to load
>and run.
Unless I'm wrong, the Windows clients will restart the client
computer immediately after they are updated, whereas the Macintosh
clients require a manual restart.
For fun and games, do a mass update of all your Windows clients
during the middle of the day, when the users are logged on & working.
Laugh yourself silly behind the locked door & bulletproof glass of
your system's room.
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