Install 14.5 and 14.5.01 patch for SCM Client in one step

Products

• CA Harvest Software Change Manager
• CA Harvest Software Change Manager - OpenMake Meister

Issue/Introduction

Is there any chance the Windows 14.05.01 client can come as one entity without patching it from 14.5?

Environment

Harvest Software Change Manager v14.5
(although the same idea can be applied to other versions of Harvest as well)

Resolution

There is not a build of SCM Client that includes both the 14.5 GA release and the 14.5.01 patch in one installation program.  However, this can be done by building a script that takes advantage of the "silent installation" feature for both pieces to simplify the installation for those upgrading.  Attached is an example batch script that

1. Detects and shuts down the SCM Agent if it is running
2. Uninstalls all currently install SCM Components
3. Installs SCM Full Client version 14.5
4. Installs the 14.5.01 patch for SCM Full Client

You can package this script with the SCM Full Client installation folders for both the GA release and the 14.5.01 patch.  It would look similar to this:

Additional Information

The attached script is offered as an example only and is not officially supported by the Broadcom Support team.  You may use it as a starting point to develop your own installation script.