Tool to make Unattend Install better

Have you ever wanted to remove Windows components like Media Player, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, MSN Explorer, Messenger...
How about not even to install them with Windows ?
nLite is a tool for permanent Windows components removal and pre-installation Windows setup. After removal there is an option to make bootable image ready for burning on cd or testing in virtual machines. With nLite you will be able to have Windows installation which on install doesn't include, or even contain on cd, unwanted components.
Check this out...Link

Import/Export Utility

A new utility has been created to aid the import and export of items to the Notification Server.
Previously, users were able to export XML of unlimited size but there was a limit on import which
led to discrepancies. This utility was introduced to overcome import problems which occurred
when large amounts of data were being imported to the Notification Server.
The ImportExportUtil will be stored in the Install path\Diagnostics when the
Notification Server is installed. It is a console application that lets you to import/export, to and
from, the Notification Server database.
To run the application, double-click the ImportExportUtil.exe and follow the instructions in the
Command Window.
Note: The .exe file needs to be located in the same folder as the AeXImportExport.exe.config
and the utility user must be a member of Altiris Administrators.
(This information can be found in the release notes op NS6.0 SP3 except the file location is wrong in the release notes)

Case Intrusion Detected on Dell Computers

There is a known issue when installing and using Dell Client Manager.
In some cases there will be a popup for chasis intrusion.
The following KB explains a solution for this problem
http://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=29004&p=3

Altiris Console 6.5 Hotfix (KB25949)

Where to Download Altiris Console 6.5 Hotfix (KB25949)
1. The Console 6.5 hotfix is attached to this article. Download the hotfix Altiris_Console_6_5_KB25949.exe. 2. Run Altiris_Console_6_5_KB25949.exe on the Notification Server.
Fixes:
· Altiris Console 6.5 with Recovery Solution 6.2 integration: Computer Collections and Cluster Settings context menu does not show all options of Recovery Solution Tasks
· Assets are not pointing to the correct pages
· Security Roles view doesn't appear properly
· After Editing a Web Part Report Link with an Extremely Long URL, the Apply Button disappears.
· Web.config debug is set to TRUE· Web Part edit page always disables the report picker
Reference :
http://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=25949&p=3

Finally: Some info about the Database structure for NS

Altiris has released some SQL scripts to get more info about the database schema.
You don't get a manual or so, but some SQL Scripts to show and capture the DB structure

Remote performance slow due to java script loading

Problem/Symptoms
When loading most console pages and dialogs client side scripting occurs using java script files. Whenever these files are loading from the server they will throw a 401 (access denied) error before requesting authentication from the browser. This causes a large delay in the loading of these pages.

Cause
IE does not expect authentication on JS files so always tries to run them anonymously, only trying authentication when rejected.

Resolution
Download SP3 KB25133 Update (R3) from: http://www.solutionsam.com/solutions/6_0/Altiris_NS_6_0_SP3_KB25133.exe

How to access the Carbon Copy Web console from a URL

To access the Basic Carbon copy Web console page: http://ns-machine-name/Altiris/CarbonCopy/CarbonCopy.aspx?Name=&Timeout=60

To Access the Advanced Carbon Copy Web console page: http://ns-machine-name/Altiris/CarbonCopy/CarbonCopyFull.aspx?Name=&Timeout=60

To create a link to connect to a Carbon Copy Agent automatically (Basic): http://ns-machine-name/Altiris/CarbonCopy/CarbonCopy.aspx?IpAdd=cc-agent-name

To create a link to connect to a Carbon Copy Agent automatically(Advanced): http://ns-machine-name/Altiris/CarbonCopy/CarbonCopyFull.aspx?IpAdd=cc-agent-name

Note: Make sure to substitute the name of the notification server where the Carbon Copy solution is installed for "ns-machine-name" and the machine name where the Carbon Copy agent is installed for "cc-agent-name" within the links above

Patch Management Upgrade best practice from 6.1 to 6.2

Please read the following document when upgrading to PM6.2
http://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=30816&p=3

Language Setting of the browser

In the internet browser you can change the language setting.
Deleting that one give a couple of strange errors like the missing 2 left pane in DSWEB and Itempicker control...
So be sure to have at least one language selected in your browser

Patch Management 6.2

Still a lot of issues with PM6.2.

I'm even under the impression they released it a bit early...

This KB is a summary of all important known issues http://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=29104&p=3

WINPE 2.0 (Vista) + Download link

Nice article about WINPE 2.0 and comparing with older version like DOS and WINPE2005... Article
And here you can download it Download

Enjoy

Client Management Security Suite

Its finally released....the Clients Security Suite, containing:

Local Security
EndPoint Security
Audit and Compliance
Application Control

All in one suite, so one price...;-)