PresenTense Time Client can be remotely installed in one of four ways.
Remote Installer Module, Pre-Configured
Two files are distributed to each PC on which PresenTense Time Client is to be installed. One file PTC-Remote.exe is the software load and the other file bfoptions.dat is the configuration file. Once PTC-Remote.exe is executed on the remote computer, PresenTense Time Client is silently installed and configured as determined by the configuration file. No user interaction is required on the remote computer and the user does not have to log off or reboot. The software is simply installed and starts running.
Remote Installer Module, not Pre-Configured
Similar to above but only one file is distributed (PTC-Remote.exe) which when executed will install PresenTense Time Client with the default settings. No reboot or log off required. Configuration of PresenTense Time Client must be accomplished via some other method. All settings are stored as registry keys so these can be modified using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) or an ADM template and Group Policy. PresenTense Time Clients can be centrally configured via DHCP once they start for the first time.
Windows Installer (.msi), Pre-Configured
One file, PTCRemote.msi is provided which is pre-configured. Via Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP), PTCRemote.msi is assigned to the required computers on your network and it will be automatically installed and configured when the computer next reboots.
Windows Installer (.msi), not Pre-Configured
Same as above but the file PTCRemote.msi file does not contain network specific configuration. Configuration of PresenTense Time Client must be accomplished via some other method. All settings are stored as registry keys so these can be modified using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) or an ADM template and Group Policy. PresenTense Time Clients can be centrally configured via DHCP once they start for the first time.
Please contact support@bytefusion.com for further information about remote installer packages and include your license number or invoice number with the request.
Note: Remote installer packages are available only for customers who have purchased site licenses unless otherwise agreed.