The content of this article was incorporated into the ManageSoft reference library at release 6.2 and can be found in ManageSoft Reference: System Reference. As a result, this article will not be further updated in the knowledge base. This version will remain as a reference for earlier releases of the product.ManageSoft Client-Side Policy System Flow
1 Create the packages to be installed Warehouse server Active distribution server Reporting location Software warehouse Distribution servers
2 Create the schedule
3 Deploy packages and schedules
6 Verify distribution of packages and schedules
7 Create the policy (via MMC)
8 Assign packages and schedules to the policy Scheduling agent Managed devices
9 Add the policy information to the SQL database
10 Execute "Update Schedule" event
13 Execute "Update Policy" event
18 Add the installation event logs to the SQL database
19 View package installation reports Policy agent
14 Generate merged policy Installation agent
15 Install merged policy Data reporting agent Distribution location Passive distribution server 7 5 6 12 11 10 8 4 2 1 9 3 4 Distribute packages and schedules to distribution locations Packages and schedules arrive 5 Create / send distribution logs "Update Schedule" event triggered 11 Retrieve (pull) schedule from distribution location 12 Install schedule into task scheduler 7 5 6 12 11 10 8 4 2 1 9 3 "Update Policy" event triggered 17 Upload (push) installation logs to software warehouse 7 5 6 12 11 10 8 4 2 1 9 3 "Upload Logs" event triggered 7 5 6 12 11 10 8 4 2 1 9 3 "Upload Logs" event triggered Installation logs arrive 16 Upload (push) installation logs to reporting location
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