The Reboot Actions page determines the reboot action, by machine, if an installer requires a reboot, as specified using the Catalog page. If a reboot action is not specified for a machine, the default reboot action is Ask permission and do nothing if no response. Reboot if user not logged in. When configuring each of the following reboot actions for a machine, additional parameters display as indicated.
Reboot immediately after update - Reboots the machine immediately after a specific software title is installed or updated that requires a reboot.
Reboot after deployment - Reboots the machine only after all software titles are installed during a deployment session, if any one software title requires a reboot. Specify the day of the week and time to reboot, if a reboot is required.
Warn user that machine will reboot, without asking permission - Warns the user, waits N minutes for the user to finish up what they are doing and save their work. If no one is currently logged in, the system reboots immediately. Specify the number of minutes.
Skip reboot if user logged in - Reboot is skipped after the install completes. Use this setting to avoid interrupting your users. If user is not logged in, reboot the computer.
Ask to reboot until reboot occurs. Reboot if user not logged in. - Asks the user if it is OK to reboot now. If no one is at the computer or they answer no, the same message appears every N minutes repeatedly, until the system has been rebooted. If no one is currently logged in, the system reboots immediately. Specify the number of minutes.
Ask permission and reboot if no response. Reboot if user not logged in. - Asks the user if it is OK to reboot now. If no one is at the computer, reboot the system. If no one is currently logged in, the system reboots immediately.
Ask permission and do nothing if no response. Reboot if user not logged in. - Ask the user if it is OK to reboot now. If no one is at the computer, the reboot is skipped. If no one is logged in, reboot immediately. This is the default reboot action if none is defined for a machine and a reboot is required.
Do not reboot after update - Does not reboot the system. Optionally send an email.
Additional Parameters
The following additional parameters are available for each reboot action.
Pre Procedure - If checked, runs a specified agent procedure before the install.
Post Procedure - If checked, runs a specified agent procedure after the install.
Actions
Configure - Configures a reboot action for one or more selected machines.
Remove - Removes the reboot action for one or more selected machines. Selected machines return to using the default reboot action, if a reboot is required.
Refresh - Refreshes the page.
The list of machines displayed depends on the machine ID / group ID filter and the user's scope.
