PCMDUMP.EXE: PCM Dumper

When run on a site server, PCMDUMP dumps the contents of a Package Command Manager instruction file.

Runs On

Alpha, x86

Files Required for PCMDUMP

PCMDUMP.EXE
advapi32.dll
gdi32.dll
kernel32.dll
user32.dll
winspool.drv

PCMDUMP Syntax

pcmdump [options] {/a | /r instruction_file}

/a

Dumps all files in the instruction box (SMS\logon.srv\pcmins.box).

/d

Dumps detailed information.

/l

Lists the contents of the PCM instruction box (SMS\logon.srv\pcmins.box).

/p

Pauses before PCMDUMP exits. If you run PCMDUMP in a command prompt window that closes after the command is finished, using /p allows you to see PCMDUMP's output before the window closes. Then press any key to close the command prompt window.

/r instruction_file

Dumps a Package Command Manager instruction file (*.INS). from the instruction box (SMS\logon.srv\pcmins.box).

/?

Provides a usage statement.

PCMDUMP Output

PCMDUMP writes the contents of one or more PCM instruction files to the screen. These files have the following fields:

PCM Version

The version of the PCM instruction file.

SiteID

The site code, as it appears in the SMS Administrator.

RequestID

A per-site ID used by senders.

PackageID

The package identifier, as it appears in the SMS Administrator's Packages window.

JobID

The job identifier, as it appears in the SMS Administrator's Jobs window.

Install Flag

Either No network speed check required, which means the package is installed regardless of the speed of the network connection, or Fast network required, which means the package is installed only if the network connection meets the requirement for a fast network (see the SMS Administrator's Guide).

Install By Date

The date and time by which the package must be installed.

Install By Full

Yes or No. Controls whether the previous record is used.

Display Date

The date and time that PCM is displayed on clients' screens.

Display Full

Yes or No. Controls whether the previous record is used.

Expiration Date

The date and time the package expires; the job cannot be executed after this time.

Expiration Full

Yes or No. Controls whether the previous record is used.

User Input Flags

Nothing, or one or more of the following: User Input Required, System (Background) Task, and Synchronous System Exit Required, which means that the job will restart the computer upon completion of the job.

Operating System

The operating systems on which the job will run.

Disk Usage

Reserved.

Run Command

The executable file name.

WCL Name

Workstation Command Line, a descriptive name for the command and its effect.

Server(s)

A list of package servers and paths containing all the files needed to run the command. Might include Zone, which specifies an Apple network zone.

Package Name

Same as in the SMS Administrator's Package Properties window.

Comments

Same as in the SMS Administrator's Package Properties window.

Domain Name

Unused.

Reserved

Unused.