Action execution distribution question

Usage and Config Patch
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(imported topic written by olsonc5891)

We have a VM envrionment that limits Disk I\O. I need to pacth several servers and want to distribute the load throughout the window of time I have available.

I have 27 servers and 5 hours to deploy 14 patches. I have set the date and the 5 hour window of time for deployment.

I have the option to “distribute over “X” minutes to reduce network load”. If I select 5 minutes, does this mean it will wait 5 minutes between each server deployment or does it mean it will deploy all 27 machines with in 5 minutes? Maybe I need to change it to 300 minutes which is the 5 hour window. I’ve read the manual and checked this forum but couldn’t find a definitive answer. I need to be sure.

Thanks,

Chris

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(imported comment written by BenKus)

Hi Chris,

The way the temporal distribution option works is that the agents will all pick random times to start their actions. So if you have 60 computers and 60 minutes of temporal distribution, then (on average) 1 computer per minute will start the action.

Ben

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(imported comment written by olsonc5891)

Ben,

Thank you for the clarification!

Chris