Data Grid Service won't start Error 1064
I've seen a few other posts with regards to the service not being able to start but haven't been able to get it running just yet.Initially everything worked okay and we were able to run updates but...
View ArticleWARNING: Failed to evaluate Installed rule
OK. Back up and running on PM 1.85.490.0 and I've continued with my custom package to deploy the mms.cfg file. The deployment is working but it keeps deploying. I check the WindowsUpdate.log and can...
View ArticleUpgrading from Java 7 to 8
Hello, I would like to upgrade all computers with Java 7.71 32 bit version for 64 bit O.S. to Java 8 and uninstall the old version (7.71).I used the package Java Runtime Environment 8u25 (x86 for x64)...
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Java 8v40 install error
I am trying to publish the latest update if Java 8, however every time I publish the package I get the following error:The import of the software doesn't throw up any errors. I have tried both the full...
View ArticleConfiguring Patch Manager in a WSUS environment with autonomous servers...
I am looking to deploy a patch manager environment into an exsiting WSUS environment that as an upstream and its downstream servers receive approvals from the upstream but instead of downloading their...
View ArticleProblems installing VMWare Horizon View-client
Hello, I'm trying to push VMWare Horizon View Client to some of my clients.That part works well, a bit to well. The client gets installed, and then install again and again and again.I've put the...
View ArticleUsing a WSUS certificate signed by a root CA
From time to time, we get inquires about whether the WSUS server certificate has to be self-signed in order for 3rd party updates to work. A number of organizations already have a CA, and would like...
View Articledisable the tools pane in Adobe Reader 11.0.03
Hi Everybody, I am using Patch Manager for 3rd party software patching. We should push Adobe Reader 11.0.03 to all of our clients. I have tested few clients and found while opening Adobe Reader its...
View ArticleGet the following error when publishing a package
the following errors occurred while publishing the packages:the specified path, file name or both are too long. The fully qualified file name must be less than 260 characters and the directory name...
View ArticleRepeated installation of patch KB2798897
After recently getting my Patch Manager server up and into Production, I discovered the update KB2798897 kept re-installing on my PC's. It would install successfully but a few seconds later it would be...
View ArticleHow do I get SKYPE added as a third-party Application
I have the checkbox enabled in Software Publishing, however, I do not get any Skype updates added to the catalog.
View ArticleMigrating our WSUS and Patch Manager servers (2008 R2 to 2012 R2)
(I apologize for any information overload. I just wanted to paint as clear of a picture as I could while picking your brains ) I am beginning work on migrating our WSUS and Patch Manager servers to...
View ArticleWSUS Version mismatch 3.2.x 3.2.y ?
What does this error mean, if i try to publish 3rd Party updates to another wsus-server?: "The Server has the required certificates for Publishing. There is a version mismatch between the WSUS Server...
View ArticleReport to show local administrators
I am trying to create a report that will show domain users who are members of the local "Administrators" group. Any tips?
View ArticleIssues with latest WSUS update (wsus-kb2720211)
I just wanted to share a few things I've seen today regarding the impact of wsus-kb2720211 to Patch Manager environments. The first one is the following error that will occur during third party catalog...
View ArticleJava 8u40 update problems
I'm trying to deploy an update to Java 8u40 (x32 and x64) through PatchManager and SCCM 2012. PCs with no pre-installed Java perform well, while the ones with 8u31 installed (deployed by the same...
View ArticleJava 7 to Java 8 Upgrade Package
How do I release a package that upgrades systems with any version of Java 7 to the latest version of Java 8 (currently u20)? Is it sufficient to edit the applicability rules of the "Java Runtime...
View ArticleBundle contains no deployed children and thus is invalid
I created a Dell Encryption software package. Its an exe. For some reason when I try to install it I get Bundle contains no deployed children and thus is invalid.1060 7c Agent Update...
View Articledisable the tools pane in Adobe Reader 11.0.03
Hi Everybody, I am using Patch Manager for 3rd party software patching. We should push Adobe Reader 11.0.03 to all of our clients. I have tested few clients and found while opening Adobe Reader its...
View ArticlePatch Manager Evaluation
I have installed the Patch Manger Evaluation version recently. It appeared to be working fine. Today I get this error: Error when executing task: Unable to get data NO other details. Is it possible...
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