What is a static message

Static notifications are a particular message type, first introduced with IBI-aws 1.7. These messages can be distributed together with the IBI-aws Client and will run on any computer locally. During updating processes of a software distribution system the user should not use certain applications. This message type can prohibit the start of respective applications and at the same time will inform the user about the reason.  

How the distribution of a static message works

These messages will not be distributed from a central location as ordinary messages will be. Instead, they will be transmitted together with an IBI-aws Client via a third-party system (e.g. software distribution) to the target computer. There it will be executed temporarily. The decision to start or close the IBI-aws Client lies with the software distribution. Meanwhile the IBI-aws Client is running, depending on the setting of the static message the start of the respective application will either be denied or an information is displayed. The closing of the software distribution will delete the message file. This process will activate the automatic shut down of the client.

Create static message

1. Navigate to Static Messages within the navigation tree.
2. Click Add new message... to add a new message.
3. Specify the Reason for the message and add a detailed Message text. Additionally, you can determine a time frame. After expiry the IBI-aws Client will automatically be closed in case the software distribution hasn’t performed this task already. It is obligatory to insert at least one Application. When executing the application it will work as a trigger for displaying the notification.
4. Click Save.

Use the static message

1. Select Export... to save the message as *.ibi file in any location.
2. Bundle the exported message file together with the executable IBI.aws.Client.exe and transfer the file to the respective computer.
3. To display the message the IBI-aws Client must be started with the parameter signation mentioned below. In place of <Name of your message file> you have to insert the previously selected file name.
   IBI.aws.Client.exe "<Name of your message file>.ibi" /standalone
   
4. After you concluded the administrative work and you don't want the message to be displayed just remove the message file <Name of your message file>.ibi. The standalone IBI-aws Client will then close automatically.