How do I centralise updates for applications like firefox, acrobat reader, java, flash etc
I would like to have a sus style server for application upgrades like patching for Adobe Products, Apple products, JAVA, Firefox etc. Anyone done something similar?
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It's too bad that you have accepted that as your answer because through GPOs, and other centralized settings, you CAN manage. all of your apps for updates. I have been doing this for a number of years using various solutions.
Yes, there is work to be done by you in the back office.
Yes you do have to get your company's management on board with your plan to keep computers updated. I have two policies; one for desktops that run updates monthly at like 3am in the mornings. I also have a second policy that forces updates on Laptop users when they connect to the corporate LAN.
I am a staff of one with 170 Windows desktops and laptops, 70 Mac desktop and laptops and three offices in different cities. I rarely visit anyone's machines. But if you plan it right, it can be done with applications such as JamF's Casper and Patchlink....
Yes, there is work to be done by you in the back office.
Yes you do have to get your company's management on board with your plan to keep computers updated. I have two policies; one for desktops that run updates monthly at like 3am in the mornings. I also have a second policy that forces updates on Laptop users when they connect to the corporate LAN.
I am a staff of one with 170 Windows desktops and laptops, 70 Mac desktop and laptops and three offices in different cities. I rarely visit anyone's machines. But if you plan it right, it can be done with applications such as JamF's Casper and Patchlink....
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Nappy D, I liked the solution, but unfortunately the company I am currently working for didn't accept the solution, there are about 15 Macs OSXish, and 3000 PC Clients, 500+ Notebooks, and 250 Servers spread accross 20+ Countries, and to be honest it is almost easier to install and get the IT Staff on site and reboot in the morning. I will be trying again in the near future so may be back seeking your advice. Thanks again
Fair enough. So you know, we do this also across 2500 machines across NA. Under my management are just three offices with roughly 250 client machines.
We then have another arm in S. America, Europe and Asia that replicate the same process for their region of the world.
Good luck.
We then have another arm in S. America, Europe and Asia that replicate the same process for their region of the world.
Good luck.
Alternatively, if you want a system that will support ALL apps, Apple and non Apple, check out jamF Casper. http://www.jamf.com