04: How to use PDQ Deploy to collect PPLOGS from remote computers then save them to a network location

Note: You will need to be running PDQ Deploy in Enterprise mode to use this functionality.

1. Create a new PDQ Deploy package and give it a descriptive name.

2. Under Steps choose “Command”

   

3. Give the Step a descriptive name, (i.e. Collect PPLOGS as User), then under “Details tab > Command” type or paste in the command below, then replace \\server\share with a valid network path for your environment. Note: Users must be able to create files under the network path you choose.

   echo y|pplogs /out:\\server\share\pplogs\%computername%\pplogs-%computername%-%username%.zip

   

4. Next, under the “Options” tab set the “Run As” to “Logged on User” then click “Save” to save your progress so far.

   

5. Then select the “New Step” dropdown and choose “Command” from the dropdown list.

   

6. Give the Step a descriptive name, (i.e. Collect PPLOGS as Admin), then under “Details tab > Command” type or paste in the command below, then replace \\server\share with a valid network path for your environment.

   echo y|pplogs /out:\\server\share\pplogs\%computername%\pplogs-%computername%-admin.zip

7. Click “Save” then test your deployment, once the deployment has executed successfully check your network share to see the results.