IBM(R) Software Delivery Center(TM) for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and 2003 Server version 1.20.27 Patch Update Installation Readme September 7, 2005 To install this patch update for the Software Delivery Center program, double-click the sdc_1.20.27_patch.exe file and follow the instructions on the screen. The following information briefly introduces the IBM Software Delivery Center program along with considerations for the usage of the program. Introduction ============ The IBM Software Delivery Center program uses Web-based tools and technology to deliver software components to computers distributed throughout a corporate enterprise. The Software Delivery Center program consists of two parts: the server and the client. For more information, refer to the Software Delivery Center Administrator's Guide also available from the IBM PC Support web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TVAN-SDC After installing, more information about the new features of version 1.2 can be found under the Help menu in the Admin console. Considerations ========================= This update for IBM Software Delivery Center requires version 1.2 to already be installed on the server that you are updating. Existing user, group, package, and distribution information will be maintained. Supported 'client' systems ========================== - ThinkPad A31, A31p - ThinkPad G40 - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32, R40, R40e, R50, R50p - ThinkPad T23, T30, T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p - ThinkPad X22, X23, X24, X30, X31, X40 - ThinkCentre A30 (type 2296, 8191, 8198, 8199, 8316, 8434) - ThinkCentre A50 (type 8084, 8085, 8126, 8147, 8148, 8149, 8174, 8175, 8176, 8177, 8178, 8179, 8089, 8090, 8320, 8419) - ThinkCentre A50p (type 8192, 8193, 8194, 8195, 8196, 8197, 8432, 8433) - ThinkCentre A51 (type 8424, 8425, 8428) - ThinkCentre A51p (type 8420, 8421, 8422, 8423, 8426, 8427) - ThinkCentre M50 (type 8185, 8186, 8187, 8188, 8189, 8190, 8413, 8414, 8415, 8430, 8431) - ThinkCentre M51 (type 8141, 8142, 8143, 8144, 8145, 8146) - ThinkCentre S50 (type 8086, 8087, 8088, 8183, 8184, 8416, 8417, 8418, 8429) - ThinkCentre S51 (type 8171, 8172, 8173) - NetVista (type 2273, 2289, 2292, 6043, 6343, 6349, 6350, 6790, 6791, 6792, 6793, 6794, 6795, 6823, 6824, 6825, 6826, 8181, 8182, 8301, 8303, 8304, 8305, 8306, 8307, 8308, 8309, 8310, 8311, 8312, 8313, 8314, 8315, 8317, 8318, 8319) This version of IBM Software Delivery Center may also work with other IBM systems that meet the system requirements. However, IBM has done no testing with these systems and cannot provide support for using IBM Software Delivery Center on any system other than those listed as a "Supported system". System requirements =================== The following are the minimum system requirements for the Software Delivery Center server: - Intel™ Pentium® 3 processor - 512 MB of RAM minimum For best performance, use 1 GB of RAM. - CD-ROM drive - 200 MB of free hard disk space - One of the following operating systems: - Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4 or higher - Windows Server 2003 - Apache Tomcat Web Application Server v4.1.30 - Internet Explorer Web browser (6.0+) - A network connection (for client access and remote administration) - Internet access for the downloading of files during installation Note: The Software Delivery Center program is set up to use port 80, which conflicts with Internet Information Services (IIS) provided by the operating system. Before you install the Software Delivery Center program, disable IIS on the server to avoid this conflict. For instructions about disabling IIS, refer to the Software Delivery Center Administrator's Guide. The following are the minimum system requirements for the Software Delivery Center client: o Windows 2000 or XP o Network connection (TCP/IP) o Internet Explorer Web browser (6.0+) Summary of Changes ================== - When editing a user the minimum password length (4 chars) is verified. - The Mandatory field should be inactive when package information is viewed. - Remove Directory After Install checkbox is only active when package type is Directory Download. - Change password not functioning from client catalog login. - Exception error when adding or editing a bundle, as bundle content order panel is displayed. - Logic re-designed for Uploading a Directory Download zip file. - Update to process for setting up logical drive secure fileshare assess - Modify Logs Search to convert User ID to Uppercase for search - Add information about using Windows Add/Remove Program Name for RegKey field. - Add information specific to SDC support for MSI package installation Trademarks ========== IBM, NetVista, ThinkCentre, ThinkPad, Rescue and Recovery, and are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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