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Ricardo Mosquera,
User (Posts: 7)
Sep 03, 2019 10:59:36 am EDT
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Viewer Ver. 6.10.10.0
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Hello Support,
Is there a way to import all host from AD to the General Address book? or do we have to do it one by one? Also, is there a way to keep Address Books sync between agents with out installing the RU server? Thanks!!
Trial version
Hello Support,
Is there a way to import all host from AD to the General Address book? or do we have to do it one by one? Also, is there a way to keep Address Books sync between agents with out installing the RU server? Thanks!!
Pauline,
Support (Posts: 2848)
Sep 03, 2019 6:49:13 pm EDT
Hello Ricardo,
Thank you for your message.
However, if there are multiple users, a conflict may occur in which case it would be best to use a more advanced address book synchronization available in our self-hosted server.
Hope that helps.
Thank you for your message.
Yes, you can bulk-add AD records to the General Address book by right-clicking on a computer in an active directory folder in the Viewer and selecting Add all computers as records in the drop-down menu:Is there a way to import all host from AD to the General Address book?
It depends on how many users are going to work with the software. For example, if you are the only user who uses the software on a few machines, then you can get the address book updated automatically through a shared resource, such as a Dropbox or OneDrive folder. Here's a guide on sharing address book via Dropbox.Also, is there a way to keep Address Books sync between agents with out installing the RU server?
However, if there are multiple users, a conflict may occur in which case it would be best to use a more advanced address book synchronization available in our self-hosted server.
Hope that helps.
Ricardo Mosquera,
User (Posts: 7)
Sep 10, 2019 10:22:09 am EDT
Support level: Free or trial
Hi Polina,
We currently have 6 agents that will be using the Remote Utilities Tool and honestly something like syncing the Address Book using Dropbox or OneDrive is not going to work. We really do not want to have to install the RU server. Is there really no other way??.
Also, would the Address Book automatically update and add a new PC when is added to AD? or do we have to manually add it?. Thanks for your help.
We currently have 6 agents that will be using the Remote Utilities Tool and honestly something like syncing the Address Book using Dropbox or OneDrive is not going to work. We really do not want to have to install the RU server. Is there really no other way??.
Also, would the Address Book automatically update and add a new PC when is added to AD? or do we have to manually add it?. Thanks for your help.
Pauline,
Support (Posts: 2848)
Sep 11, 2019 10:44:38 am EDT
Hello Ricardo,
Thank you for your message.
Unfortunately, there's no other way to synchronize the address book between multiple techs' Viewers. Here's a guide on setting up the address book sync: https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/setting-up-sync-server/
Hope that helps.
Thank you for your message.
We recommend using Dropbox or OneDrive option for the Address Book synchronization only if you're the only user. For a multi-user environment, it is recommended to use the sync server instead.something like syncing the Address Book using Dropbox or OneDrive is not going to work. We really do not want to have to install the RU server. Is there really no other way??.
Unfortunately, there's no other way to synchronize the address book between multiple techs' Viewers. Here's a guide on setting up the address book sync: https://www.remoteutilities.com/support/docs/setting-up-sync-server/
Yes, if the Viewer PC belongs to the Active Directory network, new AD tree record are fetched automatically. However, you can add additional domain controllers using the Add domain controller dialog as well.Also, would the Address Book automatically update and add a new PC when is added to AD? or do we have to manually add it?.
Hope that helps.
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