Endpoint Protection

I have upgraded my SEPM to latest version 12.1.6MP5 and now need update all my clients. What I do is on SEPM click on Clients, choose required group and click on Install Packages tab. I then Add a Client Install Package. What I normally do is choose 32BIT package version.

I would like to know what happens to 64BIT client, do they also get updated or I need have 2 group one 32BIT and another 64BIT?

Any other way to upgrade all the clients?

Thanks

Hi Gavinash,

You're almost right on the money  :)

If you have a mix of 32 and 64 bit clients, assign both the 32 and 64 bit installation packages to the group you are upgrading.  When the client checks in to upgrade, it will pick the correct package (32 or 64 bit).

When I'm first testing an upgrade, I make a new sub-group (usually called Upgrades) under the group I want to upgrade.  I leave Policy Inheritance on so clients will still have all their correct policies.  Then I assign the new installation packages to the sub-group, move my clients into that group, check them as they upgrade and then move them back to their normal group when they are done.

That way you only affect the clients that you want upgraded.

Hope this helps,

Steve

Assign both, they will take what they want :)

The client is smart enough to pick the correct package for its architecture. Keep both there and it will work just fine.

Thanks! I did not know it was possible to assign both.

Yep. The client will choose which one it needs.