Configure BGInfo

Summary

The purpose of the script is to download and configure the BGInfo tool with the proper .bgi configuration file. .bgi file should be placed in the LTshare (WebDAV for hosted partners) at the Transfer\Tools\BGInfo directory, and the name of the file should be set in the Script's Global variable bgiName.

Note: The end machine might need to be restarted for the changes to take place.

File Hash

File Path: C:\ProgramData\_automation\Script\Deploy-BGinfo\Deploy-BGInfo.ps1
File Hash (Sha256): 2186E9DD322B29592686BF6F48A21E116187752AD5A748E40987F6C20B677A34
File Hash (MD5): 666A8A1AA66FE746EF224083BA52A737

Implementation

Step 1

Download the BGInfo.zip file to your computer from Download BGInfo.

Step 2

Expand the Zip file and run the BGInfo.exe file. This is how it will look, you can clear the contents on the left window and can write your own configuration.

Step 3

Write the required configuration to display on the user's desktop.

Step 4

Once your configuration file is written, Click on File option at the top right and Select Save As.

Step 5

Save the file with an appropriate name and .bgi extension. Try avoiding spaces and special characters in the file name.

Step 6

Now save the file in LTShare (WebDAV for hosted partners) at the Transfer\Tools\BGInfo directory. Create the Tools and BGInfo directory if missing.

Step 7

Open the script and save the exact name of the file under the global variable bginame.

Step 8

Save and test the script.

The conguration file I have saved in the example screenshots will display the following information at the end machine.

Note: If the global variable bgiName is not set in the script then running the script will display the default information at user's desktop.

Sample Run

Variables

Name	Description
Status	FAILED/SUCCESS, returned by the EPM - Software Configuration - Remote Monitor - Configure BGInfo monitor set.
bgiURL	URL to download .bgi configuration file from LTShare/WebDAV.
Parameter	Parameter to pass while running the PowerShell script configuring the tool on the end machine.
ProjectName	Deploy-BGInfo
WorkingDirectory	C:\ProgramData_Automation\Script\Deploy-BGinfo

Global Variables

Name	Example	Required	Description
bgiName	proval.bgi	False	Name of the .bgi configuration file generated and saved in LTShare. The tool will display the default information at the user's desktop if this variable is left blank/unconfigured.

Output

• Script Log