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File Action - How to deploy the copy of a file in the same directory on all computers of your network?

How to deploy the copy of a file in the same directory on all computers of your network?

Prrequisite:

• Add a distribution server
• Create a distribution

• Select the File action:

For the copy of a file or a directory, you have the choice between two types of copy:

Local copy:
Local copy means that the file or folder is automatically copied to a transition folder during the installation phase, and moved to its destination folder during the execution phase. in this cas, the network traffic will occur during the installation phase.

Remote copy:
Remote copy means that the file or folder is copied in the destination folder during the execution phase..
Each computer executes it's own copy command. In this case, the network traffic will take place during the execution phase.

You can also choose to use the XCOPY command to get some copy options..

In the case of a file copy, the /S, /E and /T switches are automatically removed from the copy command.

You must configure the following arguments:

• Check the Local Copy box if you want a local copy.
• Select the action type: Copy
• Select File to copy a file
• Enter the file path: \\Py-portable\c$\Thunderbird Setup 3.0.exe
• Enter the destination folder: %ProgramFiles%
• Press the Add button to add the action to the list of File actions to apply.