To create a job that distributes Microsoft Hotfixes or Security Patches:
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Create a directory for the hotfixes.
This might be, .\lib\software\Windows 2000 HotFixes.
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Download the hotfixes and patches into the new directory.
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Create a file named install.cmd in the new directory with the following contents. For example,
@echo off
Q123456_w2k_sp2_x86.exe -z -m -n -q
Q456789_w2k_sp2_x86.exe -z -m -n -q
qchain.exe
NOTE: The actual .exe filenames are based on the hotfixes that you plan on installing.
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Create a new job. For example, Distribute Windows 2000 Hotfixes.
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Add a Distribute Software task with the following options:
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Value |
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| Name |
install.cmd, created in step 3 |
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| Copy all directory files |
Selected |
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| b. |
Add a Power Control task with the following options:
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| Field |
Value |
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| Restart |
Selected |
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| Force applications to close without a message |
Selected |
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Execute the new job on the managed server(s).
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