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  • KEY requirement: Do not force use of MS updates (OS, Office, etc.) on a computer simply to benefit from other CM services such as CM SCEP or CM Firefox.
  • Many research computers, especially those attached to instruments, must only be updated and restarted by the user, and not forced on them.

CM-related services

KEY: No software is forced installed on Windows except the following under specific circumstances:

Software forced-installedCircumstanceNotes
CM ClientWhen system added to CU ADNon-issue, right?

 

CM client is forced-ins

 (1A) CU AD(1B) CM clientCIT Central PatchingA&S Central PatchingChemistry Central Patching 
What service gets you or does:Gets you CM client automatically (forced install)Enables all other CM services.    
Pros of service: None: passive.    
Cons of service:(none)(none?) Can it report out, even in "passive" mode? OK anyway, right?    
How used in Chemistry Research:All supported Windows able to get on AD get this.Thus, supported Windows able to get on AD get this.    

 

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