Problems With Managed Software Update

[Jason Content]

Hi All, Ive recently put more update packages into Munki they are
Adobe DMG's for Various pieces of software. When running the Managed
Sofware update in Terminal I get this message and I havent a clue
whats gone wrong.

http://code.google.com/p/munki

Starting...
Checking for available updates...
0..20..40..60..80..100
ERROR: manifest returned for client_manifest is invalid.
ERROR: Could not retrieve managed install primary manifest.

The following items will be installed or upgraded:
+ Adobe_Reader_X-10.1.2
Adobe Reader
+ Firefox-10.0.2
Web Browser From Mozilla
+ Office2011-14.1.4
Microsoft Office 2011 Update
*Logout required
+ AdobeFlashPlayer-11.1.102.62
Adobe Flash Player
+ AdobeInDesignCS5.5-7.5.2.318
Adobe InDesign Update
*Logout required
+ AdobeAIRInstaller-3.1
Adobe Air
+ ShockwavePlayer-11.6.3.633
Adobe Shockwave Player
+ PhotoshopUpdateCamera-6.6
Adobe Update
There should be another four updates after this last update.

Version of the Munki Tools I am using is munkitools-0.8.2.1430.0

Thank you

JC

[Jason Content]

Dont worry Ive fixed it simple Syntax error on my Client Manifest.

Thanks

[Greg Neagle]

On Feb 29, 2012, at 8:48 AM, Jason Content wrote:

> Dont worry Ive fixed it simple Syntax error on my Client Manifest.

ERROR: manifest returned for client_manifest is invalid.

How might this message have been improved to help you discover the problem faster?

-Greg

[Joe Wollard]

I recall thinking when I first encountered this message that it could have been improved by having client_manifest replaced by the actual manifest URI that munki was having trouble with. But then I found that the -v flag ended up displaying exactly that and more.

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Joe Wollard

[Greg Neagle]

Yeah, first step when troubleshooting Munki issues is to run managedsoftwareupdate -v or -vv or -vvv or -vvvv

The detail at -vvv and -vvvv can be overwhelming, though.

-Greg