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

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

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

Step 2 – Under Steps choose Command.

Step 3 – Give the Step a descriptive name, like Collect PPLOGS as User, then, under Details tab > Command type or paste in the command below. 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

Step 4 – Under the Options tab set the Run As to Logged on User, then click Save to save your progress so far.

Step 5 – Select the New Step dropdown and choose Command from the dropdown list.

Step 6 – Give the Step a descriptive name, like. Collect PPLOGS as Admin), and then under Details tab > Command type or paste in the command below, replacing \server\share with a valid network path for your environment.

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

Step 7 – Click Save, then test your deployment. Once the deployment has executed successfully check your network share to see the results.