Possible to pre-cache?

Is it possible to use this method to pre-cache patches the night before, then schedule a second job the next day to execute them? I have heard conflicting information that pre-caching has to be done in the same job?

I would like to send “pre-cache” one night before, then start the patching (using default fixlets) the next night.

Thank you
-Brian

You can schedule the pre-cache when running a Server Automation job. I use that for a few bandwidth limited locations. Just create an SA script with a single patch action (or more steps if needed)

@cmcannady Didn’t you guys do this in one of your past lives?

@Jared, you’re correct that was done via ServerAutomation as @Brball mentioned above or the custom satellite/multicast integration for very large payloads.