Execute remote commands prior to patching

[abbypatch]

I have 5 systems which I have to manually run these command prior to patching:

F:usrsapXXXsysexerunstopsap name=XXX nr=01 sapdiahost=XXX

timeout /T 60 /nobreak

net stop SERVICE_01

net stop SERVICE_02

Download and install Windows Updates Cycle

net start SERVICE02

net start SERVICE01

F:usrsapXXXsysexerunstartsap name=XXX nr=01 sapdiahost=XXX

timeout /T 60 /nobreak

Is it possible to automate these tasks using the Job Cycle? I would want to confirm that SERVICE_01 has been stopped prior to moving to the next step i.e (Download and install updates, reboot force).

[doug]

Yes, you should be able to do this.

First create the custom remote commands (you’ll create the commands under ‘Actions > Execute remote process/command > Create/modify remote commands) :

Hardcode commands in BatchPatch

Once the commands have been created and tested, then go ahead and create the job queue. In the job queue after the ‘net stop service_01’ command add the special command called ‘Stop queue execution if previous action fails/errors.’

That’s pretty much all there is to it. If the service stop command doesn’t return 0 (success), then the queue will terminate.

-Doug

[abbypatch]

Thanks again. Worked perfectly. We ended up purchasing your software to patch over 150+ systems. WSUS+BatchPatch has saved me a ton of time.

[doug]

Thanks! I’m glad it’s working for you! We really appreciate the support.

-Doug

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