Deploying Firefox Via GPO

Silentsoul

I am working on two things that in theory seem very simple, but when I try to implement are kicking my tail.

I am using a firefox MSI from a company called Frontmotion. As well as three different ADM templates. I want to enable my organization to use Firefox, but in order to do that I must be able to control Firefox Via group policy and deploy it to certain OU's via Active directory.

I have never done this with any programs and here is where i am confused.

I am pushing it out by computer, not user. When the computer begins to log on to the domain, it states it is installing, as well as running start up scripts. but it never shows up anywhere.

Do you have any tips for pushing out applications Via group policy? Any one done Firefox. Any help would be great.

Thanks again guys.

Silentsoul

Anyone got anything for me?

dynamik

Does it just install without creating the shortcuts, or does it not install at all.

You might want to ask the company that made the MSI file.

royal

Try creating your own package. Microsoft and Macrovision teamed up to create a free version of Admin Studio.

Read more:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/bb932316.aspx

Download:
http://www.acresso.com/promolanding/7698.htm

Silentsoul

It does not install at all. Just say's that it does. Thanks I might try making my own MSI tomorrow. I am just wondering if it is the installer or if i am doing something wrong when pushing it out with gpo

royal

Sounds like an issue with the MSI file. You'll know for sure after trying to package it on your own.

Did you use the MSI from:http://www.frontmotion.com/Firefox/howtodeploy.htm?

Silentsoul

Thanks guys, its been kicking my butt for a few days I've never done it before, so I didnt really know where to start trouble shooting it. Wasn't sure what would cause it to do that. My boss wants Firefox in our environment and I am trying to make it happen before a regional meeting this Thursday so we can be the first to have done it, and get it right. While still getting all my other projects done lol

Silentsoul

Ok here is a questions for you about Active Directory and Group policy. When I use the the group policy management console and edit an administrative template it does not replicate to to the Domain controller it only works on the local machine? Am I missing something?

HeroPsycho

The ADM does not replicate, but the GPO will.

One of the new features of 2008 is the XML's that replace ADM's will replicate.

Silentsoul

So everything should work as long as the machine is in the same OU as the GPO right? Thats what is confusing me it only works on the local machine I did it on.

snadam

royal wrote:

Try creating your own package. Microsoft and Macrovision teamed up to create a free version of Admin Studio.

Read more:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/bb932316.aspx

Download:
http://www.acresso.com/promolanding/7698.htm

hey thanks for these links!

Ive been meaning to try this out with an app update I need to deploy to ~20 machines.

dynamik

This is rather unrelated, but if you're fans of Firefox, you may want to look into Foxit. Although they're not related to FF, they have a great PDF reader that isn't a bloated piece of garbage like Acrobat Reader. MSI is available as well: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/downloads/