2.2.3.1.3 Software Settings Read Administration Message

In this message, settings from a single GPO are retrieved by the client for use in software maintenance utilities or in use by Policy Read Administration tools.

The Group Policy: Software Installation Protocol Extension sequence for read administration is similar to that used during policy application for a single GPO, as defined in section 2.2.2.3 that specifies the Software Installation Search Request message. The difference is in the search filter used. The search filter for read administration MUST be the following.

 (objectClass=packageRegistration)

The remainder of the sequence MUST be the same.