On 7/1/2010 2:01 PM, Sean wrote: >> Should this be >> possible? Would I have to remove all the packages that the old installation >> installed and reinstall them with the new so it would know what it can >> control? Should I be able to remove the old client using the new client? >> > We use AD Group Policy to handle the installation of the actual WPKG > software. It's the only software that's managed via Group Policy, with > the rest handled via WPKG. It might not be applicable in your case, > but that's how we get around the "chicken and egg" problem. > > We use OpenLDAP rather than AD so that isn't an option as far as I know. LDAP may have a similar setup but I will have to look into that. >> Also, what is the best way to use wpkg to change the administrator account >> password on windows xp and vista? >> > We use the pspasswd tool, which is part of the pstools package > (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896649.aspx). > > -Sean > I like what I see on the pstools. A quick search did not turn up anything on being able to push it out via wpkg but that would be a nice feature. I would LOVE to be able to log people off remotely/automagically at a set date/time so wpkg could do its magic and update everyone. Donny B. |