What’s new in DSM 2018
Transcript of What’s new in DSM 2018
What’s new in DSM 2018.1
Andreas Fuchs, Sr. Product Manager
Calum Field, Presales Consultant
Today’s Speakers
Andreas FuchsSenior Product Manager
E-Mail: [email protected]
Calum FieldPre-Sales Engineer
E-Mail: [email protected]
Agenda – DSM 2018.1
Highlights
Features
Demo
Q & A
What we’ll be covering today
DSM 2018.1• Presentation
• Live Demo
• Q&A
Web UI
Patch
Management
Infrastructure
enhancements
OS
Deployment
Packaging & eScript
enhancements
Cloud
Windows 10
DSM Console Stabilization
Packaging & eScript enhancements
Packaging & eScript enhancements
Improved SW-tag handling using type-aheads
"GetTimeframeTimes" now works with custom time frames
Writing custom log file entries by a new WriteLogEntry command
Log format for Splunk interface allows easier automatic analysis
CallScriptAs for scripting host using any account
SW-tag Handling using Type-Aheads
▪ Simplified entry for more flexibility
and to avoid mistakes
▪ Logically group SW packets
▪ Can be used with all commands
that support SW tags
▪ Benefits:
▪ Improves user experience
▪ Reduces the administrative work
▪ Saves valuable time
▪ Eliminates sources of error
eScript Command CallScriptAs
Combination of CallScript and RunAsEx
Now possible to specify an account when running a VB or PS script
System account can access network resources by using separate account
Privilege elevation for any Script execution on demand
Display UI in user session from any account context
Run it in user’s session to display UI
WriteLogEntry CommandWriteLogEntry can report both information and errors
Enhanced
ExecutePolicyeScript Command
New parameters
Ignore maintenance
In any user context
Do not reverse Commands during Uninstallation
Packaging Workbench has a new button
Prevents eScript commands from being automatically reversed during uninstall
Pending Reboot
Property
Windows 10
Windows 10 1903
Windows 10 1809
Windows 10 1803
Windows 10 1709
2018 2019
Staying CurrentKey things to know about Windows as a Service
2020
Pilot BroadDeployment
Plan & Prepare
18 months for each release
Predictable releases, twice per yearSemi-Annual Channel
Each serviced for 18 monthsFrom the date of release
New versions of Windows 10 are supported on day 0
“Ivanti is committed to provide support
in DSM for each new Windows 10version on the day it is released. This commitment is based on Microsoft’s
current pattern of releasing two times per year (Semi Annual Channel).”
Ivanti
Windows 10 Deployment Optimization
Ability to install Windows 10 in-place upgrades from local cache
Usage of peer to peer functionality
GetPackagePath can redirect to local cache if staging is active
Only available in expert mode
Patch Management
DSM 2018.1 Patch Management
NCP values moved to variables
Make administration of DSM Patch Management easier by moving settings into one place
Support Linux patching for CentOS and Ubuntu (via PatchLink add-on)
End of Life
On Windows!
Linux only!
DSM Patch Management Announcements
EoL of Classic Patch Management with DSM 2018.1 (Sep 2019)
APM (Shavlik) is the going forward platform for Windows patching
PatchLink customers on Windows should migrate to APM
Use PatchLink on Linux only
APM and PatchLink run side by side (same license key)
DSM Web UI DashboardNew Dashboard capabilities – create your own dashboards in a BI like style
Create Your own DSM Dashboard
• Configure and save individual tiles
• Limit context by selecting org tree level
• Use filter and get answers you want
• Drag tiles and change the order
Demo Web UI
DSM Console Enhancements
Easier configuration of DSM
Filter “My Infrastructure Tasks"
The "execute change" task provides feedback in infrastructure task window
Execution attempts of sw set components are now aggregated
Ability to set the visibility option on the property group level
Easier configuration of DSM
Filter “My Infrastructure Tasks" and refresh
“Execute Change" provides feedback
Number of failed Installations
Visibility Option on Property Group LevelEnhancements
DSM Infrastructure Enhancements
SQL Server 2017 Support
Fast package distribution makes packages available quicker
Ability to configure the log file path by overwriting the registry
Define the unique identification order (SMBIOS GUID; SID, MAC, FQDN)
Fast package distribution
Ability to configure the log file path by overwriting the
registry
OSD Proxy Redundancy and Fallback
Two or more OSD proxies in the same subnet for redundancy
OSD proxy can serve as a fallback
Unique assignment of endpoints to an OSD proxy
New OSD Proxy config values to delay responses
Helps scenarios such as 5000 Endpoint synchronize Monday morning at 9:00 am
OSD Misc
Modify OS flavor and language of OS Setup file Packages afterwards
Synchronization of computer properties before installing packages to build dynamic group memberships for the pre OS phase
Modify OS flavor and language of OS Setup file Packages afterwards
Synchronization of computer properties before installing
1. Sync
2. Network boot
3. Sync (Basic Inventory) e.g. Dyn. group
4. First package install
5. Sync
6. Second package install
7. Sync
8. …
Synchronization of computer properties before installing packages to build dynamic group memberships for the pre OS phase
Usability - Easier Config
▪ More ellipsis buttons in Property Grid instead of context menus
▪ Static Groups
▪ Associated Users
▪ Associated computers
▪ Supported OS platforms
▪ OS flavors
▪ OS culture
OS Display Name
DSM and the CloudOfficial support of Amazon RDS with MS SQL Server for DSMDB
Stabilization
• Bugfixes
• Customers’ requests
• Performance
• Best DSM release ever
• Will get cumulative patches
Q & A
Thank You