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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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Troubleshooting LaunchPad and Policies in 8.8
As many of you know LANDesk is releasing LaunchPad in the next few days. I just wanted to take a few minutes to let everyone know what you should be looking at/for when troubleshooting the product....
View ArticleDistribution package fails to download
We are unable to send out this package to a test system, any thoughts? We are running LDMS 9.5 SP2. It does connect, download one of the packages and starts download the other, I can see an...
View Articlesdclient.exe error
Hi everybody, Please excuse my ignorance before I start because I am extrememly new to the Management Console and have yet to be properly trained on it. So my problem is, I'm trying to deploy a batch...
View ArticleSoftware Distribution Portal is blank
Affected Management Suite 8.8 SP1, SP2, SP3 Description The Software Portal on a client machine is blank. There are no items to show for download. The machine has several policies that should be...
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I deleted one of my Distribution Packages. Is there a way to recover it?
Hi, I had two Distribution Packages for the exact same package. They were both MSIs with the same name. Last Saved were minutes apart. This is possible as I had been messing with the package itself. I...
View ArticleA Scheduled Task to Distribute a Batch File Distribution Package Returns...
Environment 9.5 and olderDescription The following errors occurs when deploying a batch file distribution package:Incorrect function Cause The incorrect function error is the Microsoft Windows string...
View ArticleIIS 6 Status Codes
IIS Status codes MORE UP TO DATE ARTICLE ON THE SAME SUBJECT:IIS 6 Status Codes The following is a list of HTTP response status codes and standard associated phrases, intended to give a short textual...
View ArticleHow to copy files to a specific directory on client machines via a bat file...
Description If you want to copy file(s) to a client machine using LDMS, you might see these errors: Batch file fails to copy file If you want to update file(s) on a client: Error: Access Denied...
View ArticleHow to quickly troubleshoot a Software Distribution job
Description: The idea of this document is a resource for what to look for when an Software Distribution job fails. It's intent is to help anyone using the LDMS...
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