Displaying all posts for April, 2010

Updated: Send softwareupdate command through ARD

by April 8, 2010 » Add more comments.

This script will run software updates only on machines that are logged out. This ensures you don’t reboot machines that are in use and don’t leave machines in an inconsistent state (by not rebooting after patching). This is not a perfect solution to patching but it’s better than nothing. You Read more »

Script to Configure the Mac OS X firewall

by April 7, 2010 » Add more comments.
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Here is a script that can be deployed via ARD, Absolute Manage (LANrev), LANDesk or virtually any other method to enable and configure the firewall for 10.4, 10.5 or 10.6. You will need to decide how exactly you want your clients firewalls configured. Pay special attention to the stealth setting. Read more »

Bind to OD Script & Add to Computer Group

by April 6, 2010 » Add more comments.

The following script is what I use to bind machines to Open Directory and it solves the following challenges: If bound to another OD domain, it removes that binding. If you’re not moving from another domain, you can ignore that part, it won’t hurt that it’s in there. Read more »