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Is it possible to invoke the Software Update Plug-in Notification for restart without Patching?

  • 1.  Is it possible to invoke the Software Update Plug-in Notification for restart without Patching?

    Posted May 02, 2014 02:19 PM

    Is it possible to invoke the Software Update Plug-in Notification for restart without Patching?  the patch was rolled out but the Software Update plug-in didn't have the 'At end of software update cycle' selected.  How do I prompt users after rolling the patch requiring a reboot?



  • 2.  RE: Is it possible to invoke the Software Update Plug-in Notification for restart without Patching?
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    Broadcom Employee
    Posted May 06, 2014 07:46 AM

    Hello BillyJean,

    You may use AexPatchUtil.exe that is placed on computers running the Software Update Agent.
    AexPatchUtil.exe command line options are descrbed here: http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO9770
    In your case execution of "aexpatchutil.exe /reboot" on affected client will invoke computer restarting in case if restart is required.

    Also you may modify Restart schedule in Software Update Plug-in policy. After this policy is applied to target computers, restart will be invoked by defined schedule if required.

    In order to get notification, you should make sure that notification is enabled and configured in Notifications tab of Software Update Plug-in policy.

    Thanks,

    Roman 



  • 3.  RE: Is it possible to invoke the Software Update Plug-in Notification for restart without Patching?

    Posted May 08, 2014 07:01 PM

    thanks Roman