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How to add custom data to existing processes like Incident Management, Change...
Step1. Create an Integration Library with User Defined Type with DB Mapping (ORM). Step2. Add Process Data Class to the IMExtendedDemoORM Step3. Add Properties as needed. For this example I have added...
View ArticleHow to use WINPE 3.0 and Console (from scratch)
Below are the steps to use WINPE 3.0 and Console. Start to finish.The steps to create WIM file and to use with the Ghost console:Download and install the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) for...
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Use of Inner Joins in Altiris 6.X Reports
This article is intended to generate a report having fields from multiple tables in the database. When you use two or more tables at the same time for pulling data, there needs to be a unique id that...
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Application Packaging: Basics and Benefits
Application packaging is a process of binding the relevant files and components to build a customized application for a customer. Using tools like Wise Package Studio and Install Shield we carry out...
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Updating Java through Managed Software Delivery Policy (Updated article)
I previously wrote up my updating Java process as an article for 7 update 45, but when 7 update 51 came out our users were still presented with an update Java prompt. In order to try to simplify the...
View ArticleCreating and Using a WinPE3.1 image with GSS 2.5.1
In this article, I am going to write down the steps that I took to create a WinPE 3.1 boot image that can be used to contact the GSS console. This is by no means required, and, in all honesty, doesn't...
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Patching Windows XP computers after April 2014 in Altiris 6.x
The Altiris Patch Management module in 6.x can no longer be used to deploy patches for Windows XP computers. Though Microsoft stopped providing security updates for Windows XP computers after April...
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Software Request/Approval Workflow
Here is an example of a Workflow project that carries out an end user software request with an approval process. The process does the following: grabs available license info from Contract...
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Network Discovery Extension Pack
Some Network Discovery users are not satisfied with default Network Discovery functionality. Once a network discovery task is completed, it is difficult to determinate unknown devices. Default reports...
View ArticleEmail Address Associated with Machines That Do Not Have the Latest Version of...
A community member wanted to be able to identify machines that are not running the latest version of the SMA so that they could then email the user to inform them that they needed to connect to the...
View ArticleA Stored Procedure to Monitor Inventory Status Over-Time
IntroductionDesignSQL codeUsageConclusionIntroductionMonitoring inventory updates (refresh rates) over time is an important task in large environments, and is beneficial in any environment.In this...
View ArticleHow to correct the DS 7.5 HF6 latest plugin version filters, so that they...
After installing DS 7.5 HF6, you will notice the following:"path\Altiris\Notification...
View ArticlePutting it All Together! Deployment Solution 7.1 Landing Page
Welcome to Putting it All Together!A Document and Video series for Deployment Solution 7.1!Updated / Finalized October 28, 2013In hopes of removing some of the mystery and challenge of Deployment...
View ArticleHow can tokens be deleted in DS 7.x?
The “Settings > Deployment > Tokens” page allows tokens to be created, but it unfortunately does not allow them to be deleted. How can this be achieved? The following process of running queries...
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Shutdown Windows 7 with Message and Cancel Option for Logged on User
Shutdown computers with opt out message at a specific time.Budget concerns are bringing out the energy committees to help reduce power consumption these days. While windows has built in sleep and...
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Getting The Hang Of IOPS v1.3
In today's enterprise, application administrators are increasingly required to be IT generalists with knowledge spanning far beyond the application layer. Applications demand performance and when an...
View ArticleNew ITMS Management Views capabilities
The IT Management Suite 7.5 SP1 release includes the updated ITMS Management Views (formerly known as Enhanced Console Views).This ITMS Management Views preview adds new capabilities for filters and...
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Software Delivery task to prevent users from shutting down client computers
There is often a need to imply a local computer policy change on all your client computers in your network. If you are a domain administrator, you can easily use the group policy to make whatever...
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Taking Some Radical Actions to Improve Inventory Quality on the Symantec CMDB
IntroductionResource Update Summary hashes historyManifesto against datahash verificationCreating a SQL Task to clean up the hashesConclusionReferencesIntroductionInventory quality is very important...
View ArticleIT Management Suite (ITMS) 7.5 SP1 Documentation
ITMS 7.5 SP1 product documentation links are as follows:Suite-level documentsLocationIT Management Suite 7.5 SP1IT Management Suite Release NotesDOC7310What has changed in the release notes for IT...
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