Deploying application configuration files...
I have a manged install for Splunk. Works well. However sometimes the security team require changes to the inputs.conf file.
If I update the zip I use and then upload this as the associated file nothing changes.
How do I make Kace more like Puppet? Where I can change a single file in the install package and this gets pushed round?
Thanks.
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rockhead44
7 years ago
Are you trying to redeploy the Managed Install after you upload the new.conf file? I don't think it will redeploy as it will see the product already exists. I use scripts and file synchronizations for individual file pushes. You could make a smart label to detect machines with Splunk installed and make a file sync for this .conf file. Then, anytime it updates, update your software inventory with the new .conf file and push it your machines via the file sync.
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Along with this, if you have upgraded to version 7.0 you can create a custom inventory rule that checks for a file with a specific MD5 checksum. Then you can push the updated file with a file sync. - chucksteel 7 years ago
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+1 for file sync. We use it for a few config files and it works great - JasonEgg 7 years ago
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Wha?!! sounds awesome...details? or a link to some?! - Darkplace 7 years ago
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Step 1: Create a software title for the file using a custom inventory rule:
https://support.quest.com/technical-documents/kace-systems-management-appliance/7.0/administrator-guide/109#TOPIC-569168
Step 2: Use a File Sync to push the file to clients:
https://support.quest.com/technical-documents/kace-systems-management-appliance/7.0/administrator-guide/144#TOPIC-569308 - chucksteel 7 years ago
