How to Interpret Client Policy .Stat file Status Codes
The purpose of this document is to explain what the return codes in the .stat file mean. The stat file is a client-side file that gets dynamically updated while the task is processing. The file is...
View ArticleHow is the password for "Specified Credentials" stored?
Description When creating a Distribution Package in the Ivanti Endpoint Manager console there is the option to use "Specified Credentials" where you can select what user account to run certain software...
View ArticleIssue: CreateFile failed with # - lddwnld log
When analyzing lddwnld.xlg xtrace log file, you might find the following error message : CreateFile failed with #. For example, "CreateFile failed with 5." This is a standard CIFS error code returned...
View ArticleHow to use PEDownloader.exe to Duplicate / Troubleshoot Software Distribution
IntroductionWhat is PEDownloader.exe exactly?Where is it located?What can I get it to do?How does it work? A short working example walkthroughExample 1 - Download a file from a serverExample 2 - Force...
View ArticleHow to troubleshoot Software Distribution Tasks - Core Side (Advanced)
PurposeServicesSoftware Distribution ProcessSoftware Distribution StagesStage 1: Discovery (Core initiated)Stage 2: Asynchronous Policy Execution (Client has initiated processing)Stage 3: Task Has...
View ArticleIs there any reason not to use LocalSystem account for a distribution package?
Hello, currently we are using LD 9.6 SP3 and I have a distribution package that uses "Run as a specified user". When I schedule and run the package it touches the PC and reflects the "Software...
View ArticleUnable to deploy software when selecting "Run as a specified user"
Hi all, We have a problem with our LANDESK set up which we have ignored because we have never needed it and everything else seems to work okay but now we actually need to use it I need to find a...
View ArticleTask to modify registry entry
I've created a task to modify a registry entry via batch file but it will not modify the registry when ran with a task. Below is my batch file contents and then reg file that I want to merge or edit....
View ArticleIn scheduled task, unable to modify Portal Settings grayed out
I'm creating basic tasks to put a URL link on user's desktops. Everything seems to work fine, but I am having issues with modifying Portal Settings in Schedule Task.The settings are grayed out. Any...
View ArticleAbout Ivanti EPM Content Replication - Scenarios
There are a large number of ways to configure Ivanti EPM Content Replication to meet a variety of needs. Some examples of how Content Replication can be used are listed below. These are not necessarily...
View ArticleScript package failure
HI all, I am trying to push a script package (windows script Host) but it keeps failing. I receive the return code 1921 which says in the result: "Unknown status code (0x781 ,0:1921). This script...
View ArticleWhat Additional Environment Variables Are Available in a Batch File...
DescriptionThis document discusses the differences between environment variables when deploying a batch file using LDMS.Ivanti EPM Environment Variables when Running as Local...
View ArticleIvanti Endpoint Manager and Endpoint Security - Software Distribution...
Software Distribution for Ivanti Endpoint Manager and Endpoint SecurityThis is a list of highly recommended documents for increasing overall knowledge of this component.The articles listed below are...
View ArticleHow to set up and configure policies to use LDAP Groups or LDAP Containers
Description Targeting machines through Active Directory is a very useful and convenient way to manage software deployments. Ivanti EPM Software Distribution allows you to target an LDAP container or...
View Articleunable to deploy packages on unix with normal users
Hi am using Ivanti ans core server running with 10.1.30.401 and 2017 Update 3. core serer running on windows 2012 R2. When i use root accounts everything works fine and includes deploying agent and...
View Articlereturn code 1641 but don't want to restart
Hi, I'm trying to deploy Office 2016 Standard / Pro but I do not want the PC to reboot during the deployment because everyone is using their PC and I would like to do a silent install. I was in the...
View ArticleUpgrading Adobe Flash
Hello, We have a lot of machines that have old versions of adobe on them. We crafted a distribution package(s) to uninstall the old and install the new. The problem we are having is that it doesn't...
View ArticleCan I effectively use a Policy task type in a Rollout Project?
I want to slowly, like not via a Push or Policy supported push, distribute software to 4 groups of devices. If I pick Policy though, it schedules the 4 tasks immediately and devices in each task check...
View ArticleChange Agent Settings Failure: Unable to get or apply agent settings, Return...
I've seen this occur sporadically in our environment as of late. However, while attempting to change an agent setting on about 1400 machines nearly 90% percent returned the following error. The others...
View ArticleAdd Application to Portal Manager
Hello to all, We are about to use the Portal Manager with Landesk Management Suite 2016 but I have a doubt due to my inexperience .. Instead of using a scheduled task to make the new application...
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