Patch deployment via Zen works

what is the best way to do this for a few houndred workstaions?
a step by step way
thanks

great -
thanks for that great info -
"Craig Wilson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> There is not really a "simple" "step by step" answer.
>
> Unless you have a patch management tool, some definite work on your end
> will be required.
> I have an in-house tool that I wrote for doing this, but it was written
> at work for my employer with much time and effort so there is no chance
> I could send this out.
>
> http://www.zenworks.com has some tips that can get you started and tools
> that can help.
> Expect a fair amount of effort on your part.
> It should still beat doing things manually.
>
> If there are a few patches you want out, you could just try a "good
> enough" approach such as creating a monthly run batch file that calls
> all of the patches you are concerned worried about with a few silent
> switches. ( Note: the required switches for a silent install seemed to
> have changed over time.)
>
> Antz wrote:
>
> > what is the best way to do this for a few houndred workstaions?
> > a step by step way
> >
> > thanks
>

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Patch Management with Zen Works

hello all -
What I want is some help with using Zen works 3 with deploying patches
I know ZW3 is not for that - later version do.
in the meantime until we upgrade.
I'd like any help you guys and spare.
Thanks so much!!!

Checkout http://www.zenworks.com for a few tips and helpful hints.
Antz wrote:
> hello all -
> What I want is some help with using Zen works 3 with deploying patches
> I know ZW3 is not for that - later version do.
> in the meantime until we upgrade.
> I'd like any help you guys and spare.
> Thanks so much!!!

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