How to Push Patches Over the Internet With SCCM
Use SCCM to push patches over the Internet to managed clients, making it possible for administrators to manage software installation and security patch management from a single central location. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) can manage both local and Internet-based clients in a single location. By grouping selected clients and creating a software distribution model, administrators can force updates and new software installations onto remote computers. Software distribution can be scheduled to coincide with maintenance schedules or be assigned immediately for installation at the soonest possible time.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer running windows server 2003 or later
- System Center Configuration Manager
Instructions
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Open System Center Configuration Manager.
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Expand "Software Distribution" in the tree in the left pane.
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Right-click on "Packages".
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In the context menu, select "Distribute" then "Software." Click the "Next" button.
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Select "Create a New Package and Program without a Definition File." Click the "Next" button.
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Enter the information for the name, version, publisher, language and any comments. Click the "Next" button.
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Select "Always obtain Files from a Source Directory." Click the "Next" button.
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Input the location of the setup files for the program to be installed. Click the "Next" button.
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Check the box next to your distribution point server. Click the "Next" button.
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Enter the name of the program and the path to the executeable file. Click the "Next" button.
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Select "Yes" to advertise the program to users. Click the "Next" button.
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Select the program that was just created. Click the "Next" button.
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Select the collection with internet based clients, or create a new collection with the clients that require the software. Click the "Next" button.
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Input the name of the advertisement and any comments. Click the "Next" button.
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Set the date and time for the advertisement to begin. Click the "Next" button.
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Select "Yes." Click the "Next" button twice.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the source folder is a network accessible location.
Installation is not completely silent. Users will get a notification that a mandatory program is about to be installed.
Large programs can take a long time to download, depending on bandwidth between Internet-based clients.
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