LENOVO SYSTEM UPDATER

NEED FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEM UPDATES

• Speed : Allow Client Support to quickly deploy system updates/drivers through automated fashion.
• Self-Service: Allow users to install/postpone system updates when delivered without process delays or requiring admin assistance.
• Security: This will eliminate vulnerability risks inherent from user’s with outdated system updates/drivers.
• Report: Provides useful data around automated system updates.
  • “What are top frequently updates system modules?”
  • “Success Rate?”
  • “How many are reliable?”

REQUIREMENTS

• Lenovo Update Retriever/Thin-Installer.
• Marimba Packager/Transmitter.
• Active Directory Integration.
• Repeatable Update Publish Process.
• Email Notifications – Automated Reports.
• Automated Delivery/Updates.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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TOOLS/SERVICES/APPLICATIONS INVOLVED

• Lenovo Repository Server
  • Update Retriever 5.00.0032
  • Thin Installer 1.2.0026
• Marimba 9.x
  • Automated Content Delivery
  • Interactive Notifications
• Exchange Server
  • Email Notifications
• Active Directory
  • User Database

INTERGRATE MARIMBA & LENOVO

• Package/Deploy Model/Architecture Specific Content Packages.
• Deploy Marimba Lenovo Thin Installer Service Channel.
• Thin Installer Service Channel handles updates.
• Thin Installer Service Channel captures package compliance.
• Compliance data captured and stored in database for reporting.

LIMITATIONS

• Lenovo does not recommend remote BIOS updates.
• Mandatory QA Testing required before all deployments.