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JP1 Version 12 Asset and Distribution Management: Getting Started


3.2.1 Creating and executing a distribution job

Create a job that distributes the package you created to the users' computers. When this job is executed, the necessary file is distributed to the users' computers.

Operation procedure

  1. On the administrator's computer, from the Windows Start menu, select All Programs, JP1_IT Desktop Management 2 - Manager, and then Remote Install Manager.

    The Login (Remote Install Manager) dialog box appears.

  2. Enter the following information:

    • Management Server: Host name of the management server recorded in 1.2.1(1) Installing JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Manager on a server

    • Connection port number: 31080 (default)

    • User ID: system

    • Password: New password entered in 1.2.1(4) Log in to the operation window

  3. In the Package window, select the package that you created in 3.1.1 Packaging.

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  4. Select Execute, and then Execute Job.

    The Define New Job dialog box appears.

  5. Select Install package, and then click the OK button.

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    The Create Job dialog box appears.

  6. Select the Destination tab, and then click the Add button.

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    The Add Destination dialog box appears.

  7. For From, select System Configuration.

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    The host names of the relay systems that have been built are displayed.

  8. In the Host group or ID group/Relay system box, click a relay system host name.

    The devices belonging to the relay system you clicked are displayed in the Destination/Agent box. Note that only the devices on which JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent is installed are displayed.

  9. Click the >> button.

    All devices on which JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Agent is installed are added to the Destination box.

  10. Click the OK button.

    The Add Destination dialog box closes, and then the distribution destinations are set on the Destination page.

  11. Select the Package tab, and confirm that the package to be distributed is displayed.

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  12. Click the Save and Execute button.

    The Save Job dialog box appears.

  13. Click the OK button.

    The file distribution job is saved and executed.

What you do next

You are now able to create and execute a file distribution job. Next, you use the Remote Install Manager to check the distribution result.