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Orders Sent from the Domain Manager

Orders are sent from the domain manager to the target computers using a job container. The domain managers can target both individual computers and computer groups.

All orders sent from a domain manager can be distributed using either of two methods:

Reinstall procedures are useful when managing software. For more information, see Reinstallation Procedures.

You can attach a job execution calendar to a specific computer or computer group, or to the All Computers / All User Profiles groups. The calendar is attached by right-clicking the computer or group icon, and selecting Software Jobs, Job execution calendar, Attach. It can later be detached in a similar manner. The calendar definitions of the days, dates, and times when processes can be performed are then used to control the execution of software jobs.

You can also use a job delivery calendar. On the Job Options tab you can specify for each job whether you want to use a job delivery calendar. This calendar serves to control deliveries using Data Transport Service.

Configuration orders are similar to activation orders; both require that the associated library item already be installed. This is also a prerequisite for uninstall orders.