Introduction

 

          Hotfix Manager provides administrators with the ability to instantly protect their network from the latest security threats by utilizing the scheduling service available in all Windows NT based Operating Systems.  Once the patch is selected, Hotfix Manager takes care of the delivery, scheduling and installation on all target computers.

 

 



 

 

 

Key Features

            

          Instantly deploy hotfix to entire windows domain

          Utilizes command line arguments that allow for silent installs and forced reboots

          No need for client software or client licenses

 



 

 

 

System Requirements

 

          Windows NT/2000/XP/2003

          Administrative Rights

          ~ 16 Megs of Ram

          ~ 5 Megs of Hard drive space

 



 

 

 

Menu Item Descriptions

 

File

          New Status Log – Clears existing log

          Save Status Log – Save current status log to disk

          Print Status Log – Prints current status log

 

About

          Help - Shows this document

          Check for Updates – Check internet for latest version

          Register - Shows form to enter registration information or ordering information.

          About - Shows Hotfix Manager version and support information

 



 

 

Common Tasks

 

          Install hotfix to Entire Domain

                        

                        Select target domain

                   Press Select All Computers

                   Type in path or browse to hotfix executable

                   Type in applicable command line arguments (/Help will show arguments for selected executable)

                   Select Install

 

          Install hotfix to some computers

 

Select target domain

Check target computers

Type in path or browse to hotfix executable

                   Type in applicable command line arguments (/Help will show arguments for selected executable)

                   Select Install

 



 

 

 

FAQ

 

            Why does Hotfix Manager skip some computers?

                        

                        - Hotfix Manager does not have administrative rights to target computers

                        - Computer is listed in the domain, but is not currently turn on