I am trying to reformat an output of an application wpkg, command wpkg. Could you provide the filename or the installed software name please. The end of life date for windows xp is quickly approaching, and like many other lazytrailingedge sysadmins, we are just beginning to transition to something else. The wpkg tool, as well as the libdebpackages library make use of different environment variables. There isnt a nice command line method of doing this unfortunately. Jun 25, 2010 wpkg and wpkgexpress suse linux install guide pictures aplenty this guide is built for those looking for a linux wpkg host that can be updated via.
Installation instructions mixed environments wpkg open source. If the file is not found, the installation command is launched. I than decided to try and use a different example and tried to test malwarebytes. Once advanced system settings is open, click on the advanced tab then look on the bottom right side for the environment variables button you will find on the lower righthand side. System returns the full path of the users home directory. Other options for msi are group policy mentioned above. Theres 1 task sequence for all of my machines, no need to gently caress around with base images and sysprep. Batch file scripting tips wpkg open source software. Our extensive product portfolio and services and support capabilities are designed to improve your processes through every stage of your manufacturing cycle from design and installation through operation and maintenance. The following table describes the fields and variables currently understood by wpkg. Next, to create a new environment variable, just click new. If you set the %software% environment variable globally then any.
Set command invoked with just a variable name, no equal sign or value will display the value of all variables whose prefix matches the name given to the set command. There are 2 options 1 check for the exact filename like the fsecure example 2 check if its in the list of installed software. The tool used to create, check, install, configure, and remove packages. Variable get from operating system comments comspec library and wpkg windows the comspec variable is used under mswindows when a batch script needs to be run.
If we have a profile which needs a different value, we set. Wpkg is a serverbased software package designed to allow the deployment of software and other packages to networked microsoft windows computers based on a set of rules, without end user intervention. Any websites that have that use the facebook connect sdk cause the user to automatically redirect to wpkg. Although it is called windows packager it works under unices as well, although it is very likely that you already have a packager on your system and therefore it probably wont be useful if you use unix i. System returns which local workstation drive letter is connected to the users home directory. These were solved by replacing the wpkg client with wpkg gp. If a batch file gives a degree of output to the screen it can overwhelm wpkg and the batch script hang. How to install additional software on your home router ddwrt. Licensed to neillsville, wisconsin, united states, the station is currently owned by central wisconsin broadcasting, inc. Opkg is a package manager like aptaptitude and yum.
When this variable is present, no builtin force defaults will be applied. Solved remove package from wpkg package but do not remove. Use software for variable name, and \\server\wpkg\packages for the value. It also includes those reserved for later versions of wpkg. The command output consists of repetitive blocks of software package title and its parameters, ie. If you need active directory support for generation hosts.
Wpkg is a fantastic tool to manage software installs on groups of windows machines without a windows server with active directory. For example, if a variable is defined at the package and the profile level, the definition of the profile will be used. You should also share this folder, as you will need to access it over the network. Please disable adblocking software or set an exception for msfn. Alternatively, register and become a site sponsorsubscriber and ads will be disabled automatically. A dialog will pop up allowing you to enter a new variable name, and to set. When you need to push out nonmsi then you generally need to script a solution or use another product like pdq deploy, appdeploy, sccm, wpkg, or a host of other solutions. Variable setting through hostsprofilespackages wpkg open. This is the script i use for deploying java runtime.
By joining the beta, you will get access to experimental features, at the risk of encountering bugs and issues. The level below another will overwrite the previous definition. The following criteria must be fulfilled before the recipe is included here. As such, the program aims to make the administration of networked computers easier for the administrator, allowing security patches, new programs and updates to be installed on the.
A lot of it is inspired by and copied from the wpkg wiki so much gratitude is owed. If your goal is to automate the software install and you dont want to. However, i had a few problems with it in windows 7. The comspec variable is used under mswindows when a batch script needs to be run.
A 1 gb usb stick can sometimes hold an entire companys vital data. It acts as a replacement for the ipkg package manager, and can be used to install software such as. Namely, im seeing different behaviour when i run wpkg via a batch file on the machine vs when it runs at boot via wpkg gp. System returns the network path to the users shared home directory. Here are collected various batch file scripting tips for use when writing. The wpkgroot and software variables set the wpkgroot and software environment variables like the. The wpkg tool, as well as the libdebpackages library make use of different environment. By default, the wpkg service runs at startup and does its installs in the background.
Ive just set up all our software through wpkg gp and havent had any permission issues. Symptoms are that wpkg say check failed after upgrade but software are correctly installed because the installation continue in background, and normally works. If a package is set to disabled on the gui, it simply doesnt include it in the packages. You will find the complete control file grammar as supported by wpkg at the bottom of this page. The variable must be set to a valid value or the execution of any external batch script will fail. Environment variables used by wpkg windows packager. As for a guide to installingsetting up wpkgexpress, i dont think i ever found a clear installation guide. Windows 7 comes with the command setx which can change environment variables in several ways. Interesting registry settings about microsoft security. Changing adding environment variables wpkg open source. Jan 04, 2012 wpkg is an opensource software deployment application for windows. Variables wpkg open source software deployment and. Could be specifically targeting multiple different sites or just testing out some new methods of ddos. Chocolatey wpkg open source software deployment and.
This variable is set based on the value of the home directory. Wpkg and wpkgexpress suse linux install guide pictures aplenty. To follow this introductory tutorial to wpkg, head over to the download page to get the latest version of wpkg, unzip the file and copy hosts. The variable must be set to a valid value or the execution of any.
Post by paul mcgrath hi martin, i added the debug line and this is the result. Hi, im very new to using wpkg and wpkg gp, but ive run into a problem that i cant seem to figure out. I have found this article so far, and have not tested it. Windows environment variables wpkg open source software. Jun 26, 2010 msfn is made available via donations, subscriptions and advertising revenue. Library written on php7 for generating xml files with configuration for wpkg installer. The users home directory is specified in local users and groups. Kace k management appliance software deployment kace product support software oracle java im looking to install the lastest version of java based on which architecture the machine has x64x86. For example, when i start the task sequence, i get prompted for username and department. It works within well with active directory or stand alone. As such, the program aims to make the administration of networked computers easier for the administrator, allowing security patches, new programs. Lessen the output of commands by appending each with 1nul 2nul. Java 6 update 20 silent install with auto update off. The installation process allows you to put everything under a set of directories and all you have to do is defined the root path in a variable.
It can be the revision that the wpkg package is for, or the software applications version though note such a strategy wont leave you room to change your wpkg package, for example when making an improvement or fixing a bug in the xml, other than when the software application is also upgraded. Environment variables used by wpkg microsoft windows. It creates a variable to name the computer jsmithws and then installs software based upon that department. Tested and verified to work on winxp sp2 and winxp sp2 x64. Wpkg keeps installing software i set up using the example dia software given and it installed fine. From wpkg open source software deployment and distribution jump to. If you are using the wpkg client or wpkggp then everything should install with the system account so permissions should be an issue. This assumes youre using either the 64bit version of wpkggp on a 64bit windows, or the 32bit version of wpkggp on a 32bit version of windows, and not a 32bit version of wpkggp on a 64bit version of windows. This gives you the ability to very easily manage an environment of any size having many otherwise separate projects. However, there is a brief overview of what is supported in.