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Displaying/Changing the Installation Schedule

The installation schedule for the ChangeMan scheduler can be displayed and changed through ChangeMan ZDD. This feature is invoked with the Installation Scheduler command and allows you to:

  • Hold a package installation

  • Release a package installation

  • Change the install date and time of a package

  • Filter the packages displayed in the list

Note

The Installation Scheduler function is available only for users who have "Monitor" permissions in ChangeMan ZMF.

Refer to the ChangeMan ZMF User’s Guide for complete information on updating the installation schedule.

Running Installation Scheduler

Right-click a ChangeMan instance, an application folder, a "Packages" folder, or a package in an eligible state and choose ZDD Network

Installation Scheduler from the popup menu.

The Installation Schedule dialog box displays:

In the above example, there are two packages displayed that use the ChangeMan scheduler and have an install date that falls within the default range, which begins at the current date and ends one year in the future.

Filter Installation Schedule

The selection criteria can be changed by clicking the Filter button, which displays the following dialog box. You can filter by package ID and install date range.

Hold/Release Package Install

To hold or release the install of a package in the list, select it and press the Hold or Release button.

  • The Hold button holds the scheduled installation.

  • The Release button releases a hold.

Change Package Install Time

To change the install date/time for a package in the list, select it and press the Change button.

The Change button displays the following dialog box where you may update the install date and time:

Refresh Package Installation List

The package list can be refreshed by clicking the Refresh button.

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