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Install Pfsense

This guide provides detailed steps for downloading, installing, and configuring pfSense on a virtual machine. It includes setting up two network cards—one for internet access and the other for a local network—and initial configurations like disabling DHCP and setting the DNS.

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Install Oracle Linux

A step-by-step guide to downloading and setting up Oracle Linux 9.4.0 in a virtual machine, including configuring settings such as RAM, network, and disabling secure boot. Ideal for users looking to create a virtual environment for testing and development.

By david, ago

Install Parrot OS

Step-by-step guide on how to download and install Parrot Security OS on Hyper-V. Includes detailed instructions for setting up a new virtual machine, configuring network settings, selecting installation options, and completing the installation process to have Parrot OS ready for use.

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Install Kali Linux

This tutorial guides you through setting up Kali Linux on a Hyper-V virtual machine. Step-by-step instructions and images help ensure a smooth installation, from selecting the installer to configuring the GRUB loader, making it ideal for users setting up a secure testing environment.

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Deploy Patch with Tanium

This guide provides detailed steps on selecting and deploying patches using the Tanium Console. It covers selecting the Patch module, viewing preferred patch lists, creating deployment tasks, and scheduling tasks for selected endpoints. The tutorial includes visual aids for each step to enhance understanding.

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Deploy application with Tanium

Learn how to deploy a multi-file application using Tanium by organizing necessary files into a zip archive, creating a new software package, configuring deployment settings, and executing installation commands with PowerShell. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for seamless deployment.

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How to Retrieve Your KMS Host

This blog post guides IT administrators on how to retrieve and verify the Key Management Service (KMS) host name using PowerShell. It covers how to perform a ping test and check port connectivity to ensure the KMS host is properly communicating within the network.

By david, ago

Configure a Desktop Wallpaper Using Intune

Learn how to use Microsoft Intune to configure and deploy a custom desktop wallpaper across Windows 11 Enterprise devices. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a device configuration profile in Microsoft Endpoint Manager, ensuring brand consistency and a professional look for your organization.

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Summary of SCCM Log Files

Explore a comprehensive summary of SCCM 2012 log file locations and descriptions. This guide details where to find logs for software updates, software distribution, operating system deployment, and application management, aiding in effective troubleshooting.

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How to Use USMT

Learn how to use the User State Migration Tool (USMT) for various deployment scenarios. This guide covers data backup and restore processes, supported migrations, and XML configuration for efficient user state migration.

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Deploying BGinfo via GPO

Learn how to configure and deploy BGinfo using Group Policy Objects (GPO) to display system information on users’ desktops. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up BGinfo and creating the necessary GPO.

By david, ago

Framework Issue with EPM

This guide outlines a procedure for addressing Framework errors in LANDESK logs. It includes a specific command to run on the LANDESK server and emphasizes validating the procedure with LANDESK support prior to implementation. The necessary tool is linked for easy access.

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Issue with deleting a EPM task

This guide details how to resolve issues with tasks linked to non-existent packages using SQL Management Suite. It includes steps for identifying task IDs, validating queries, updating the database, and deleting tasks through the LANDESK console. A database backup and contacting support are mandatory.

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Uninstall EPM agent

This documentation provides guidance on using UninstallWinClient.exe, available on the ldmain share of the EPM core server. It details options like /REBOOT, /UI, and /FORCECLEAN, and warns against using certain options on core servers.

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IVANTI EPM License Status

This article provides a guide on how to access the IVANTI portal to check the status of IVANTI licenses. It includes instructions for logging in using specific credentials, not email, and mentions the ability to view related products like Xtraction.

By david, ago

Migration of the LdAppl3.ini With IVANTI EPM

Since IVANTI 2022, the utility can automatically migrate the LdAppl3.ini file. If you don’t want to take the entire file (because it’s too large), you can manually copy the elements. To do this, in the EPM console, go to Tools -> Reporting and Monitoring -> Manage Software List. LdAppl3 Below are the configurations you can copy manually from the LdAppl3.ini file located in C:\Program Files\LANDesk\ManagementSuite\ldlogon:

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Reboot Request Management with IVANTI EPM

The blog article outlines how to set up agent configurations to handle reboot requests effectively. It details options for adding specific messages and managing automatic reboots for disconnected users. The article emphasizes the ability to customize messages and highlights the importance of enforcing updates, suggesting a two-day window for critical updates. Additionally, it discusses selecting reboot management in deployment tasks and shows examples of user prompts that will be displayed.

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Windows update avec PSWindowsupdate

Explore the process of managing Windows updates using the PSWindowsUpdate PowerShell module. The article provides detailed instructions on installing the module, both manually and using standard methods, and offers insights into its utilization for checking update settings, installing patches, and viewing update history.

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Windows 11 OEM Activation

Delve into the intricacies of automating Windows 11 OEM activation using scripts. The article provides insights into how manufacturers embed the Windows serial number in the BIOS and offers detailed steps and scripts for activating Windows across various versions, including Windows 7, 10, and 11.

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Console Deployment IVANTI EPM

This article provides a detailed guide on installing the LANDESK console using command lines. It covers the use of 7zip for compressing and decompressing installation files and includes examples of batch scripts to automate the installation and cleanup processes.

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Installing Software with WinGET

Dive into the capabilities of Windows 11’s new command-line tool, WinGET, for seamless application installation. This guide covers the basics of using WinGET, from searching for applications to updating them, and introduces WinGetUI for those who prefer a graphical interface, integrating both Chocolatey and Winget.

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Printer Driver Management and Configuration

Dive into the comprehensive guide on printer driver management and user-based printer configurations. The article provides detailed steps on installing printer drivers in Windows, adding them to the spooler, and allowing users to set up their printers using available drivers. It also showcases an example with SNMP detection for printer configurations.

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Using Powercfg in Windows

A comprehensive guide on managing power configurations using the powercfg command in Windows. Learn how to modify active power plans, switch between power modes, configure advanced settings, and manage USB power settings for both power and battery management.

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Move the Integrated WSUS Database

Explore two efficient methods to move the integrated WSUS database: using SSMS and sqlcmd. The article provides step-by-step instructions, including stopping services, detaching and attaching the database, and ensuring proper permissions. It also offers links to essential tools for the process.

By david, ago

PXE UEFI Booting with Windows Deployment Services

Learn how to install and configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS) for both Legacy BIOS and UEFI BIOS. Follow step-by-step instructions, including DHCP authorization, adding boot images, and enabling PXE boot for seamless deployment of operating systems. Ideal for labs or production environments, this guide covers known client integration, boot image storage, and DHCP server considerations

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Rebuild WinPE Images With IVANTI EPM

Initially, backup or rename the WinPE images located under the LANDesk directory in Program Files. Optionally, these images can be replaced, though it’s not advised. Then, transfer clean images from the clean sub-folder to the main vboot directory. Execute OSD.Upgrade.exe as administrator to finalize the WinPE setup by adding necessary drivers and customizations, as outlined in Ivanti EPM documentation.

By david, ago

Central Store and ADMX Update

Dive into the process of creating a central store to add supplementary ADMX files for GPO creation, ensuring accessibility for all administrators. This guide covers the steps to set up the central store in the SYSVOL directory, integrate third-party ADMX files, and update ADMX for Windows 11, all while ensuring seamless integration with the GPMC console.

By david, ago

Adding Audit Rights in EPM

This article explains how to add audit rights for the EPM administrator, detailing the steps to configure auditing permissions and assign the auditor role. It includes screenshots of the configuration process within the EPM service menu.

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Changing Windows 10 Release

This article outlines the process of upgrading or migrating to a new version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. It includes steps for handling multi-language support, customizing installations, creating EPM distribution packages, managing reboots, and scheduling deployment tasks.

By david, ago

Application License Management

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for managing software licenses using the LANDESK console. It covers launching the license management tool, searching for applications, adding licenses, setting up automatic uninstallation of unused applications, and normalizing manufacturers.

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Power management

This article explains how to create and manage power management policies in the LANDesk console, including setting actions, collecting client usage data, using Wake On LAN, and generating reports on power savings and alerts.

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Script to Remove Old Tasks

This PowerShell script is designed to remove old tasks from a LANDesk environment. Modify the specified lines with your database instance, credentials, and other details. The script connects to the database, retrieves tasks, and deletes those older than a specified retention period.

By david, ago

Retrieving a Service Update

Learn how to retrieve Service Updates (SU) for EPM through various methods including IVANTI support, the Ivanti website, and directly from the EPM patch management console. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and applying updates to ensure your system remains up-to-date.

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EPM Tools

Explore useful EPM tools including httpcopy, DbRepair, and CopyDrivers x64. Learn how to download and utilize these utilities to repair your EPM database, manage drivers, and more. Find links to download the tools and instructions for their use.

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Application Deployment With IVANTI EPM

his guide details configuring and deploying software packages in an enterprise environment using LANDESK Management Suite. It covers initial setup, batch scripting for silent installations, package configuration, and deployment strategies, emphasizing automation and network efficiency.

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Adding Scripts to the Console

Learn how to enhance your LANDESK console by adding scripts using Console Extender. This guide covers adding various scripts such as Browse C$, Ping, Psexec, Cleanup Remote, PC History, Landesk Log, and Purge SDMCACHE. It also explains how to export commands for use on other consoles.

By david, ago

Deployment of Windows 10

This article provides a detailed guide on deploying Windows 10 using LANDESK, including copying sources, managing unattend.xml, creating provisioning tasks, handling public variables, and managing patches. It includes specific steps, code examples, and helpful images to ensure a smooth and efficient deployment process.

By david, ago

Managing WinPE

This article details the process of modifying WinPE using scripts. It covers backing up the WIM file, editing necessary files, adding drivers, creating ISOs, and configuring PXE and vboot options. Instructions for installing the Windows ADK, handling additional drivers, and setting up preferred servers are also included.

By david, ago

SQL maintenance Query

This article provides essential SQL queries for checking and rebuilding fragmented indexes in your EPM database. Regular maintenance using these queries can enhance database performance and ensure smooth operations. Learn how to implement these steps effectively in your SQL Server environment.

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Backup of Critical Files

This guide explains how to backup and restore critical files using the CoreDataMigration tool. It covers the steps to schedule backups, lists the elements backed up, and provides a reminder that the database is not included in the backup.

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Core Server Installation

This article provides a comprehensive guide to installing and configuring the Core Server for EPM. It includes steps for database creation, setting up service accounts, configuring the scheduler, managing certificates, and configuring COM+ objects. It also covers patch management and activation procedures.

By david, ago

Retrieve Bitlocker Key from the Console

This article explains how to retrieve the Bitlocker key from the EPM console, available since EPM 2020. It details viewing the recovery key, comparing it with the key in Active Directory, and checking the encryption status. This functionality aids in Bitlocker activation queries and data security management.

By david, ago

Force Inventory via Command Line

This article provides command line instructions to force an inventory scan on specific or default core servers using LANDESK. It includes commands for syncing inventory and enforcing policy updates, ensuring efficient and automated IT management and inventory processes.

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Black Screen During Provisioning

This article addresses a black screen issue during provisioning on a Zbook G8 with EPM 2019. It identifies the WinPE version as the cause and provides a step-by-step guide to update WinPE using Windows ADK, Create-WinPE.bat, and OSD.Upgrade.exe to resolve the issue.

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ERROR Core Synchronization

This article addresses synchronization errors between two core servers running the same version of EPM. It provides a workaround for permission issues during migration by adding the computer accounts of the core servers to each other’s local administrator groups, ensuring successful synchronization.

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Task Deletion Issue

This article addresses a task deletion issue in LANDESK caused by an associated package that no longer exists. It provides steps to identify the problematic task ID, modify the database to replace the missing package with an existing one, and delete the task from the LANDESK console. A database backup and support consultation are mandatory before making changes.

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ERROR Query Unavailable

This article addresses the “ERROR Query Unavailable” issue in LANDESK. It suggests verifying a recent Data Analytics update in Add/Remove Programs and provides a resolution by running CoreDbUtil.exe with the enutranslations.xml file and selecting “Build Components.” Validate the procedure with support before applying.

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Error 4100 in the Event Log

This article addresses Error 4100 in the event log, which occurs due to a NULL value insertion into the SEQKEY column in the MANUFACTURER table. It provides a step-by-step guide to resolve the issue by editing the Datamart.xml file, increasing column size, and restarting the inventory service in LANDESK.

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Managing End Reboot

This article describes a workaround for performing a final reboot after a deployment in LANDESK. By running shutdown.exe with a timeout via a batch file, the provisioning task can complete properly before the restart, ensuring a smooth and automated deployment process.

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Vboot Detection Script

This article presents a PowerShell script designed to detect if vboot was used during provisioning. The script generates a flag for further automated actions by checking the ProvisionGUI.exe log file, enabling efficient IT management and system automation.

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Using PowerShell in a Provisioning Task

This article explains how to use PowerShell commands in a LANDESK provisioning task by leveraging sysnative. It details disabling PowerShell security and running scripts, providing step-by-step instructions and examples for setting execution policies and executing PowerShell files efficiently in a provisioning environment.

By david, ago

hii.ps1 Alternative to Ivanti HII

This article explains using a custom PowerShell script (HII.ps1) as an alternative to Ivanti HII for driver management. It details converting the script to an EXE using PS2EXE for use in WinPE, enabling efficient provisioning and automation of driver installations.

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hii.cmd Alternative to Ivanti HII

This article describes using a custom script, HII.bat, as an alternative to Ivanti’s HII for provisioning tasks. It provides instructions for modifying the script and setting up a provisioning task to install drivers, including mapping a network drive and running specific batch files for different workstation models.

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TII.exe Alternative to Ivanti HII

This article presents TII.exe as an alternative to Ivanti’s HII. It discusses the utility, which comes with source code and implementation procedures, offering a solution for IT management and system deployment. The article includes a link to the Ivanti forums for further information.

By david, ago

Patch deployment with IVANTI EPM

This document outlines the process of setting up LANDesk Security Suite for security patch management. It details steps for updating with security bulletins, creating organizational groups and scopes for patch deployment, and establishing rollout projects to systematically deploy patches.

By david, ago

Block WAN During Patch Management

This article addresses the issue of WAN saturation during Windows 10 patch deployments. It suggests a solution to optimize network usage by disabling the source in the agent configuration and enabling “Peer Download” or “Preferred Server” options, ensuring efficient patch management.

By david, ago

Query Based on RAM

This guide explains how to use a 3200 MB threshold to categorize systems into x86 and x64 groups. It also details displaying memory capacity by SLOT in the LANDESK console, aiding IT administrators in managing and upgrading RAM efficiently.

By david, ago

Inventory Exe version with IVANTI EPM

This tutorial details using the ‘column configuration’ for verifying software versions, illustrated with Google Chrome. The process involves navigating to Software \ Package and selecting ‘Version’, qualifying it, and locating the Chrome executable at the designated path, which can be adapted for other software queries.

By david, ago

Install and configure CSA with IVANTI EPM

The CSA installation typically occurs in a DMZ, supporting network functions via one used network card. It requires specific configurations including public and internal IPs, DNS settings, and disabling the firewall. Ports 80 and 443 facilitate data flow, including license activation and core server communications. Additional steps involve system updates, appliance activations, and verifying connections through core and LANDESK servers, ensuring efficient deployment and connectivity within the network framework.

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Create an advanced query with Ivanti EPM

The post outlines examples of specific formatting rules for device names and IP addresses. Device names should start with three letters or characters followed by an ‘L’, or begin with ‘M’ or ‘N’. Additionally, it specifies that the IP address must have a ‘0’ in the third field.

By david, ago

Using Scripts with Quest SMA

This article explores three methods to utilize scripts in SMA, including running scripts from a network path, copying scripts locally, and executing pre-existing executables. It offers practical examples like retrieving user profile sizes and HDD information, illustrating the use of VBS scripts and KACE system variables for efficient management and automation.

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Application Distribution with SMA

This article provides a detailed guide on managing application deployments with KACE SMA. It covers creating installation packages, associating sources, and distributing applications using the software catalog and inventory features. The guide includes examples for Google Chrome and Notepad++.

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License Management and Control with SMA

This article provides detailed instructions on managing and controlling licenses with KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA). It covers workstation configuration using manual and dynamic labels, application control, software catalog usage, measuring application usage, blocking applications, and ensuring license compliance.

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Exchange Configuration Guide for SMA

This article provides a detailed guide on configuring Microsoft Exchange 2013 for optimal email flow with KACE K1000. It includes steps for setting up both receive and send connectors, with emphasis on enabling anonymous connections and detailed tab-wise configurations illustrated through screenshots.

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Importing Packages from SMA

This article provides detailed instructions on importing packages from SMA to SDA. It covers the configuration steps for linking appliances, enabling API access, and executing the import process. Visual aids and step-by-step guidance ensure a smooth setup and package management experience.

By david, ago

Installing Windows ADK for SDA

This article guides users through downloading and installing Windows ADK for SDA. It covers steps for installing Windows PE and enabling essential options like Deployment Tools, Windows Preinstallation Environment, Imaging and Configuration Designer, and User State Migration Tool.

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Install WSUS Server

Dive into a detailed guide on setting up and configuring Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Learn about automated patch approvals based on groups, and ensure your enterprise systems stay updated and secure.

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Manage LAPS Configuration Using MSI

To set up LAPS on a domain controller, start by installing it with management tools and extend the AD schema using PowerShell commands. Set up a central store for ADMX files and create a GPO to manage local admin passwords. Give appropriate permissions for reading and resetting passwords in AD, and install LAPS on client computers using a GPO for automatic password backup in AD.

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