Method to install 3rd party software and patches remotely
Hi Experts. I currently manage 200+ Windows XP Pro workstations in a Windows 2003 Server AD environment. I have been using group policy to push out software but that has become a pain in the @ss and before I begin pushing out additional software, I thought I would see what other admins have been using.
I see Windows System Center but don't know much about it. I would appreciate if you provide some kind of technical reason with your recommendation. Thanks Experts.
I see Windows System Center but don't know much about it. I would appreciate if you provide some kind of technical reason with your recommendation. Thanks Experts.
ASKER
Thanks for the post. I just checked out the site and saw several versions of LanDesk. Which one would work best in this situation?
An open source solution
http://wpkg.org/
Also have a look at http://www.appdeploy.com/tools/
What should this software do?
Only install software and updates for it?
How many applications do you want to manage with it? Maybe Repackaging in an alternative to a complete software deployment solution.
http://wpkg.org/
Also have a look at http://www.appdeploy.com/tools/
What should this software do?
Only install software and updates for it?
How many applications do you want to manage with it? Maybe Repackaging in an alternative to a complete software deployment solution.
ASKER
Great questions.
I am looking for the software to be able to push out or remotely install various 3rd party applications (Adobe reader, Attachmate Extra!, etc..) and related patches to our 200+ Windows XP Pro workstations (without end-user interaction). The ideal software would provide the technicians a report on successful or failed installs.
I am looking for the software to be able to push out or remotely install various 3rd party applications (Adobe reader, Attachmate Extra!, etc..) and related patches to our 200+ Windows XP Pro workstations (without end-user interaction). The ideal software would provide the technicians a report on successful or failed installs.
ASKER
Please note that I am not looking for a patch management solution that includes Windows software. I am using WSUS v3 for that; I just need something that will eliminate the need for our helpdesk to make desktop to desktop visits.
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Perfect! That gives me something to work with. Thanks for your help.
How about something like Kaseya?
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Great work! Thanks for all of the information you provided on this and time spent. I am working on rolling out the SCE now. I hope to work with you again!
Take care,
Aaron
Take care,
Aaron
We have had very good results and have used it for over 7 years. It has come a long way in that time and we prefer it to SCCM or other like apps.