Software distribution

[Gerald]

We have a Server 2003 server and a combination of pc's and notebooks on our
network. We would like to create a simple automated method of distributing
software to the workstations from the server without having to purchase
expensive software to do this.
Is there someway to "script" this process when a user logs onto the network?


Thanks in advance.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

We have a Server 2003 server and a combination of pc's and notebooks
on our network. We would like to create a simple automated method of
distributing software to the workstations from the server without
having to purchase expensive software to do this.
Is there someway to "script" this process when a user logs onto the
network?


Thanks in advance.

You can do a lot with Group Policy (application
install/assignment/publishing) if you use Active Directory - but you need
MSI files to do this with. Try posting in
microsoft.public.windows.group_policy for more help.

 

[Gerald]

Hi

I neglected to mention that not all the computers are on AD.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Hi

I neglected to mention that not all the computers are on AD.

Any thoughts?

Yes. Get them joined to the domain