Java + AV + Lion

[ImAMacGuy]

So I'm trying to install our AV software, but it requires Java.

So I downloaded the 10.7 Java installer from Apple added it to my
imaging workflow as well as the AV installer mpkg. After the system
images and boots to the os, the AV software is not loaded on the system.
When I checked the logs, it says Java was installed successfully, and
later on it shows the AV not being installed because java wasn't
detected.

At that point I found a website that checks the installed Java version
and it shows I do have it installed and running.

So my thought process is that Java requires a reboot prior to installing
AV, but I still want it as part of the imaging workflow. Is there a way
to make the mpkg be part of the first run process? The next problem is
that there is 2 different packages for the AV, some systems will get pkg
A and others will get pkg B depending on geographic location.

I was thinking if I did a policy to install pkg A and pkg B, then use a
first run script to trigger the respective policy that would be fine,
but it could turn out to be a nightmare for managing.

Does anybody have another suggestion on how I can do this?

Oh, compiling an image that includes java I thought of - but since 8.31
I have been unable to compile a new image... and it also makes it less
modular...

John Wojda

Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility

3333 Beverly Rd. B2-338B

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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"Any time you choose to be inflexible in your approach to an
unpredictable project you are already building failure into your plan"

[ImAMacGuy]

That’s what I’m trying now. Seemed like it needed 2 reboots after the package was installed before it worked.. I’m trying the 2nd package now.

John Wojda

Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility

3333 Beverly Rd. B2-338B

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Phone: (847)286-7855

Page: (224)532.3447

Team Lead DEI: Matt Beiriger <mailto:mbeirig at searshc.com;jwojda at searshc.com?subject=John%20Wojda%20Feedback&body=I%20am%20contacting%20you%20regarding%20John%20Wojda.>

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[bentoms]

Ugh. Meant to read; Why not deploy it by POLICY after imaging?

Regards,

Ben.

[nessts]

your AV installer might be too dumb to install to a non / destination, I wrap mine so it installs with a launch daemon at first boot. the installer is probably checking your build system for java. just a guess.
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Todd Ness
Technology Consultant/Non-Windows Services
Americas Regional Delivery Engineering
HP Enterprise Services

[#5]

My suggestion was going to be your last point, put it in the base image. If you have to deploy it in everything because of your AV, then it shouldn't matter that it is in the base. I know this is another step in creating the base, but seems to me it is easier then setting it up in post imaging.

Brendon Cunningham
Senior Technical Analyst
Desktop Engineering
The TJX Companies

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[nkalister]

What AV package is this, btw?
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[ImAMacGuy]

Oh, yeah I guess that would help. It's Trend Micro.

John Wojda

Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility

3333 Beverly Rd. B2-338B

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Phone: (847)286-7855

Page: (224)532.3447

Team Lead DEI: Matt Beiriger
<mailto:mbeirig at searshc.com;jwojda at searshc.com?subject=John%20Wojda%20Fe
edback&body=I%20am%20contacting%20you%20regarding%20John%20Wojda.>

Team Lead Mobility: Chris
<mailto:cstaana at searshc.com;jwojda at searshc.com?subject=John%20Wojda%20Fe
edback&body=I%20am%20contacting%20you%20regarding%20John%20Wojda.> Sta
Ana

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<http://bit.ly/gMa7TB>

"Any time you choose to be inflexible in your approach to an
unpredictable project you are already building failure into your plan"

[bentoms]

Why not deploy it by script after imaging?

Have 2 smart groups ...

AV not installed, network segment A
AV not installed, network segment B

& have polices scoped to those groups installing the required AV.

Regards,

Ben.