russdev Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 arr but we did with sp2 wasn't that bad... Russ
amyr Posted February 28, 2007 Author Posted February 28, 2007 so from the looks of it I need to get the server upgraded to 2k3 before I can put CC4 on it. oh joy. might be cheaper to just buy a new server when cc4 comes out...
Butuz Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Couple of things to add: One thing I will say is that once you have installed CC4 your Vista workstations will build via the RM new building technique, but you will also have to rebuild every other workstation on the network immediatly after you have installed CC4 as they will simply not work. So by December 2007 or near abouts when CC4 will be released I will have over 600 machines to rebuild on the network. Oh the joys!!! ) Are you sure about that? As i understood it workstations that were already comissioned would simply automatically have the old CC3 sofware packages uninstalled and new CC4 software packages installed? Andrew
webman Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 With the local support tools rebuilding everything shouldn't involve too much physical legwork; unless the new LSTs won't send control messages to existing clients...
Sylv3r Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Are you sure about that? As i understood it workstations that were already comissioned would simply automatically have the old CC3 sofware packages uninstalled and new CC4 software packages installed? Andrew That is what our Account Manager told me last week, and when I mentioned it again to clarify he said that no existing CC3 machines would login. @Webman: as above if the users are unable to login, I don't think LST will work.
russdev Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Are you sure about that? As i understood it workstations that were already comissioned would simply automatically have the old CC3 sofware packages uninstalled and new CC4 software packages installed? Andrew That is what our Account Manager told me last week, and when I mentioned it again to clarify he said that no existing CC3 machines would login. @Webman: as above if the users are unable to login, I don't think LST will work. I will ask and confirm if that is correct or not tomorrow... Russ
russdev Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 ****Be aware that cc4 is ever changing product at moment and don't take any of this as gospal and certainly I am told one thing one day and next day that has changed as case in software development cycle .**** Planned thing with install is that once cc4 is installed on server you will need to rebuild the station. Old stations not rebuilt you will be able to login into network but with some caveats Next list of some of the new features New Application-Based RM Management Console improved searching and filtering Personalised view of the network Improved Package Management Silent Software Installation and “Trickle-Feed†Automated Download of RM and Microsoft updates Create a Hardware Inventory of your workstations Information Fields Improved desktop experience for teachers and students with My Connect Manage and implement your own AUP via the Management Console More flexible RM Logon Provider Station Build process updated for both Vista and XP Clients Community Connect 4 will provide a platform from which to deliver Windows Vista and XP clients. Optional Products:- Thin Client RM Internet Access Management Network Recycle Bin New, version of RM Local Support Tools! RM Tutor Hope that helps people... Russ
russdev Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 I have emailed RM over this as not impressed they haven't released the notes yet as it damages work RM are trying to do on improving it's image and stuff like this has very negative effect. I will keep you informed. Russell
russdev Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 first of a big sorry from James he takes full blame for it he created document and forgot to send it off for publishing. Then promptly got on with the next conference he takes full blame and understands this wasn't good enough. Anyway so attached to this post of the file and should appear on RM.com at some point today. Russthe_future_of_community_connect.pdf
webman Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Interesting... Utilising peripherals One of the main disadvantages of a thin client network would be the lack of ability to add peripherals to a thin client station. Examples would be musical keyboards, microscopes and USB Christmas trees. Right, that's it... if they're not going to support a simple thing like a usb christmas tree we've had enough... :twisted: What is a thick client? Some of our network users? 8)
russdev Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 lol for those of you not at RM the last but one round the free gift was an Xmas usb tree .. Russell
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