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Prepare Request Results for Insert
The prepare request results for insert action prepares the data from the Windows machine inspection for
insertion in the VCM database during the VCM Agent installation process.
A bulk insert of the machine environment inspection data is prepared for insertion in the VCM database.
Insert Data Into Database
The insert data into database action adds the data collected from the Windows machine by the VCM Agent
to the database as a step in the Agent installation process.
The data from the machine environment inspection is inserted in the VCM database.
Transform Inserted Data
The transform inserted data action takes data collected from the Windows machine by the VCM Agent
during the Agent installation process and transforms it from the temp tables to the proper database
format for the VCM database.
The inserted machine environment data is transformed in the database from temp tables and the meta
data is updated
Cleanup Machine Data
The cleanup machine data action cleans up the files on the target Windows machine after installing the
VCM Agent.
The data on the target Windows machine is cleaned up.
Partially Release the Synchronization Lock on the Target Machine
The partial release of the synchronization lock on the target Windows machine action is a finalization job
that runs even if any of the previous steps fail during the VCM Agent installation process.
This action clears out the Agent runtime lock so that if another installation of the Agent is attempted, it will
succeed.
This step does not clear the action type in the lock. Because this condition is a result of an invalid
installation, this action is a partial release that renders the Agent incapable of doing useful work.
The Agent is available for collections only if the fully release the synchronization lock on the Agent action
runs successfully.
Cleanup Request Data
The cleanup request data action removes unneeded and transform data on the Collector as the final action
in the VCM Agent installation process.
The VCM Collector cleans up the inserted and transformed data, the request is removed, and the state of
the request is complete.
Windows Agent Uninstallation Process
The Windows Agent uninstallation process removes the VCM Agent from Windows machines. This action
removes VCM products and the installation infrastructure. The result of uninstall is a clean Windows
machine with no VCM remnants.
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