BigFix 9.5 Patch 7 is now available

It may help, since it would allow the client to continue on with the action even if the scrubber stays running. But if the scrubber is running out of the __Downloads directory, then it would prevent later actions from starting their downloads. You can move the scrubber scripts to another temp directory and run it from there to prevent that problem.

I also added one feature missing from the original post which should be very helpful for those managing systems in different countries/encodings, or just files in different character set encodings.

This new feature will be described at the following links once the site is updated later today: https://developer.bigfix.com/relevance/reference/encoding.html
https://developer.bigfix.com/action-script/reference/execution/action-uses-file-encoding.html

For the feature update:


Enhanced agent registration to reduce / eliminate duplicated computers

Is there documentation / reference on how to set it?

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Look for the clientIdentityMatch advanced deployment option, here: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSQL82_9.5.0/com.ibm.bigfix.doc/Platform/Installation/c_list_of_advanced_options.html

Related Post: clientIdentityMatch / correlation Question

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I can confirm that the BigFix Developer site now contains the 9.5.7 new content.
Ciao
Gabriella

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Does this release include Auto Patch? I didn’t see in the release notes

That was part of the WebUI release here. You must be at 9.5.5 or higher and update your WebUI configuration to use the new Patch Policies app.

I’m upgrading from 9.5.2.56 to 9.5.7. So I guess it would be better to go to 9.5.5 first?

No, you can upgrade to 9.5.7 directly, but will have to do it manually (not via fixlet) since you’re below 9.5.5.

Got that part just wanted to be clear if we upgrade to 9.5.7 we should get the updated WEB UI and will be able to use auto patch

The updated WebUI configuration that directly accesses the database is available in 9.5.5 and higher platform versions. You need to use the task “Deploy WebUI Database Configuration” (ID #2687) (after upgrading the platform) to enable the new config for auto patch.

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Looking for some examples of the new “Run As User” command, I don’t see it when I go to compile a Task, I only see run. This functionality is supposed to be in 9.5.7. Is there a special way to invoke this command? Thanks.

Take a look at the developer documentation. You need to override the run or wait command.

https://developer.bigfix.com/action-script/reference/execution/override.html

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The IBM BigFix team is releasing a Windows Agent and Relay binary refresh for BigFix 9.5 Patch 7 (v9.5.7.94).
This version includes all of the previously announced 9.5.7 functionality and adds support for the BigFix Agent and Relay on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (release id 1709).

IBM recommends upgrading any existing v9.5.7.90 Agents and Relays to v9.5.7.94 for any systems that are currently running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. The recommended environment will have v9.5.7.94 Windows Agents and Relays reporting to v9.5 Server.

Actions to Take

  • Upgrade any current 9.5.7 Windows Agents and Relays using the 9.5.7 upgrade Fixlets as soon as possible.

The upgrade Fixlets for the Agents and Relays are available in BES Support version 1371 (and later).

Note: This release includes an updated version of the upgrade Fixlets, but the Windows Installation Generator on support.bigfix.com will still contain the older Windows Agent binary to allow users to install the original version of v9.5.7.90. Complete coverage of all the Agents installation methods will be available starting from 9.5 Patch 8.

@flecciso

Can you clarify the following:

Question 1.
Is it required to upgrade the relays ONLY if they are running on Windows 10 Build 1709
OR
The relays should be UPGRADED to 9.5.7.94 BEFORE deploying the agent upgrade REGARDLESS of what OS the Relays are running?

Question 2.
Can I download the 9.5.7.94 Windows client installer from http://software.bigfix.com/.../.../.../BigFix-BES-Client-9.5.7.94.exe as a standalone installer and use this with new installs with our masthead OR is this a UPGRADE ONLY executable?

It is only required for the relays that are running Win10 FCU. And, yes, you can use that installer for new agent installs with your masthead.

TY for the confirmation Steve.

And for those of us at 9.5.5 for our BES Infrastructure? We have no relays on Win10. Are we supposed to upgrade any Win10 1709 endpoints to 9.5.7.94 even though our Infrastructure is at 9.5.5?

Yes, that is correct

3 posts were split to a new topic: Win10 upgrades to 1709 FCU fail

We are running 9.5.2.56 and are upgrading to 9.5.7 in a month and only have about 6 users testing 1709 would they be able to update the BES client to 9.5.7.94? for it to work with 1709