PowerCLI (vsphere) script as a scheduled task
EPM 2017.3i need to restore a snapshot before sending an install task on some clients, the vms are running in vmware, I was able to complete an script using powershell (in conjunction with powercli) to...
View ArticleIssue: PowerShell Script Fails (Run From Source)
Issue When attempting to execute a PowerShell package from source the following output is displayed in the sdclient_task log file on the client located in %ldms_local_dir% (ldclient\data) Cause The...
View Articleautofix patches for specific scope
Hello, I have created a scope called "OS reinstall" and I setup certain updates to be autofixed for all devices in this scope (global patch settings - do not autofix). This scope selects systems based...
View ArticleProblem with Software Distribution (error: unable to find user...
Dear All, I have a problem with software distribution and TaskHandlerProxy.exe reports: error: unable to find user 'domain\SYSTEM' in the ConsoleUser table FYI this is newly installed serverIt never...
View ArticleAbout Distribution and Patch Bandwidth Throttling (Advanced)
Overview The purpose of this document is to outline how Bandwidth Throttling works in Ivanti EPM and to identify which network type is being used. In efforts to increase efficiency and be less network...
View ArticleIvanti InstallEase now available with version 2017.3+
InstallationSettingsAutomatic OperationManually Creating a Package InstallationSystem Requirement:Ivanti InstallEase requires:• Windows Vista or Server 2008 or above• Microsoft .NET 3.5 with Service...
View ArticleHow to Verify the Correct Preferred Server is Being Used by an Agent
Description Preferred Servers are a popular option when looking to minimize network traffic during deployment tasks. Preferred Servers can provide files over both UNC and HTTP shares, however, it is...
View ArticleHow to troubleshoot a Software Distribution Task - Client Side
PurposeLogsGet the Task IDDid the Policy xml download to client?Did sdclient run the task?Did sdclient_task## run the primary file?Did sdclient_task## receive an exit code?Common Exit Codes:Did the...
View ArticleHow to troubleshoot Software Distribution Tasks - Core Side
PurposeServicesSoftware Distribution ProcessSoftware Distribution StagesStage 1: Discovery (Core initiated)Stage 2: Asynchronous Policy Execution (Client has initiated processing)Stage 3: Task Has...
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 troubleshoot Software Distribution
PurposeSoftware Distribution ProcessWhere to start?Client Side TroubleshootingCore Side TroubleshootingSoftware Distribution LoggingLog Locations:Client SideCore SideOther InformationPurpose One of the...
View ArticleSoftware Distribution no longer silent during provisioning.
I've built about a dozen software distribution packages that all silently install quite nicely. When I build a provisioning template and add each of these distribution packages using the "Distribute...
View ArticleIssues with InstallEase
Hello all, I have been trying to use InstallEase to create MSI packages for deployment. I have been unable to create an installer that successfully performs the process. I have had a variety of...
View ArticleOffice 2010 Uninstall (OffScrub10)
Hey Folks,Been having an issue with false positives when deploying the OffScrub10.VBS script to workstations. Within Endpoint Manager the task succeeds, however Office 2010 is not actually removed from...
View ArticleBest Known Methods for Installing Office 365 Click-to-Run
IntroductionInstalling Office 365 Click-to-RunDownload Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to a Network ShareExecute the Setup FileInstalling via Batch Distribution PackageCreate Batch Distribution...
View ArticleHow To: Configure/Utilize Categories for Workspaces in 2016.3
Creating CategoriesAdding Categories to WorkspacesManagement Suite 2016.3 introduced Categories for the Software Catalog within Workspaces. Categories appear at the "Top" level of the Software Catalog,...
View ArticleHow to publish provisioning template to Portal?
I have seen references in some places about being able to publish provisioning templates in the portal. But no matter what I do, I am unable to get it to show up in my portal. About the Portal...
View ArticleIssue: SDMCACHE location does not update
Purpose This article discusses an issue where the client cache location is not updated on a Client/Preferred Server after a change. Issue After updating the Client Cache Location (via Client...
View ArticleWindows Action Connect to UNC share
I am trying to use the Windows Action Connect UNC share. Diagnostics show the following Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:22:03 PowerShell output: net : System error 53 has occurred. At line:9 char:1 + net use...
View ArticleLaunch failed GetLoggedOnUserProcessToken
When pushing out software to certain machines I am seeing an error Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:54:47 ExpandEnvironmentVariables Result: /sMon, 09 Apr 2018 08:54:47 LSWD or Executable Client ThreadMon, 09 Apr...
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