Edit INI File action in Bundle installs slow

  • 7010892
  • 09-Oct-2012
  • 17-Jul-2013

Environment

Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 11.1 Bundles
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 11.2 Bundles

Situation

When a Bundle consists of an action Edit INI File, the installation of that bundle may be slower than expected.

Resolution

This is fixed in version 11.2.2 - see KB 7010757 "ZENworks Configuration Management 11.2.2 - update information and list of fixes" which can be found at https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7010757

Workaround: if it is not possible to upgrade to 11.2.2 at this time, in the interim, Novell has made a Patch, Novell has made a Patch available for testing, in the form of a Field Test File (FTF): it can be obtained at https://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1HMlLZZQat0~ as "ZCM 11.2.1 MU2 fix for Edit INI File action in bundle is slow - see TID 7010892". This Patch should only be applied if the symptoms above are being experienced, and are causing problems.

This Patch has had limited testing, and should not be used in a production system without first being checked in a test environment. Some Patches have specific requirements for deployment, it is very important to follow any instructions in the readme at the download site. Please report any problems encountered when using this Patch, by using the feedback link on this TID.