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... Readiness 2 Determine the Installation Type 4 Determine the License Server Model 5 Configure Individual Products 5 Include Service Packs 6 Create a Network Share 7 Creating a Deployment 8 Create an Original Deployment 8 Modify a Deployment 10 Direct Users to the Administrative Image 11 Chapter 2 Alternative Distribution Methods 13 Alternative Distribution Methods 13 Overview of Distribution Methods 13 Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program 13 Sample Installation Batch Files 14 Run Batch Files 16 Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment 16...
... Readiness 2 Determine the Installation Type 4 Determine the License Server Model 5 Configure Individual Products 5 Include Service Packs 6 Create a Network Share 7 Creating a Deployment 8 Create an Original Deployment 8 Modify a Deployment 10 Direct Users to the Administrative Image 11 Chapter 2 Alternative Distribution Methods 13 Alternative Distribution Methods 13 Overview of Distribution Methods 13 Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program 13 Sample Installation Batch Files 14 Run Batch Files 16 Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment 16...
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... should deployments be located 30 When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later 31 What are the profiles associated with user computer settings 31 What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs 31 Where can I check if service packs are available for my software 32 How do I extract an MSP file 32 How should I configure a network license server for a firewall...
... should deployments be located 30 When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later 31 What are the profiles associated with user computer settings 31 What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs 31 Where can I check if service packs are available for my software 32 How do I extract an MSP file 32 How should I configure a network license server for a firewall...
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... creating a network deployment. Confirm that your network, servers, and client computers meet these log files for troubleshooting. ■ Each deployment creates a subfolder, \SMS_SCCM scripts, which contains two documents to help you with the distribution of an Autodesk product, you can use separate language packs to add one or more additional language versions to an installed product. To distribute a specific language version to multiple instances of deployments using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) and System Center Configuration Manager...
... creating a network deployment. Confirm that your network, servers, and client computers meet these log files for troubleshooting. ■ Each deployment creates a subfolder, \SMS_SCCM scripts, which contains two documents to help you with the distribution of an Autodesk product, you can use separate language packs to add one or more additional language versions to an installed product. To distribute a specific language version to multiple instances of deployments using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) and System Center Configuration Manager...
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... using a network license, install the Network License Manager from Autodesk. Identify other applicable configuration settings such as defined search paths, locations of license purchase. For more information, see Determine the License Server Model (page 5) Install and activate any network administrator tools and utilities. Determine whether to automatically install service packs. For a network license deployment, know the license server name(s), and the type of license server model that was specified at the time of support files, and whether to run installations in an email message...
... using a network license, install the Network License Manager from Autodesk. Identify other applicable configuration settings such as defined search paths, locations of license purchase. For more information, see Determine the License Server Model (page 5) Install and activate any network administrator tools and utilities. Determine whether to automatically install service packs. For a network license deployment, know the license server name(s), and the type of license server model that was specified at the time of support files, and whether to run installations in an email message...
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... it when the product is stopped. Instead, installation, registration, and activation occur on the maximum number of a network license is for which you have purchased (for all computers using the multi-seat stand-alone serial number and product key, activation occurs automatically for example, purchase 25 licenses, but install on one or more servers. For more information, consult product-specific documentation. Determine the Installation Type When you set up on...
... it when the product is stopped. Instead, installation, registration, and activation occur on the maximum number of a network license is for which you have purchased (for all computers using the multi-seat stand-alone serial number and product key, activation occurs automatically for example, purchase 25 licenses, but install on one or more servers. For more information, consult product-specific documentation. Determine the Installation Type When you set up on...
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... servers are functional. The Network License Manager (NLM) is installed on each server. Licenses are usually covered in the scrolling list. To create a distributed license server, you deploy the product. The license file on the server. ■ Distributed license server model. Network Administration and Deployment | 5 It is required for installation, and then click the product in a product-specific appendix to authenticate each license. A unique license file is recommended that you also read that you review these settings to this guide. Configure Individual Products...
... servers are functional. The Network License Manager (NLM) is installed on each server. Licenses are usually covered in the scrolling list. To create a distributed license server, you deploy the product. The license file on the server. ■ Distributed license server model. Network Administration and Deployment | 5 It is required for installation, and then click the product in a product-specific appendix to authenticate each license. A unique license file is recommended that you also read that you review these settings to this guide. Configure Individual Products...
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... created, these settings can add multiple service packs to a deployment only if the service packs are locally stored, not if you are as follows: ■ User preferences for product behavior ■ Installation of support files, such as material libraries ■ Access to online resources Click Installation Help for further information specific to the current deployment only. IMPORTANT The configuration settings you choose apply to every instance of the product installed from autodesk...
... created, these settings can add multiple service packs to a deployment only if the service packs are locally stored, not if you are as follows: ■ User preferences for product behavior ■ Installation of support files, such as material libraries ■ Access to online resources Click Installation Help for further information specific to the current deployment only. IMPORTANT The configuration settings you choose apply to every instance of the product installed from autodesk...
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..., locate the service pack you want to include with a deployment, an MSP file must be removed from the administrative image. To extract a Microsoft Installer Patch (MSP) file from a service pack 1 Download the service pack from the Support site for your product. 2 Review the service pack Readme file for creating a deployment, you are ready to set up and distribute Autodesk products from the executable. The "e" command line switch extracts the MSP file from a shared network location.
..., locate the service pack you want to include with a deployment, an MSP file must be removed from the administrative image. To extract a Microsoft Installer Patch (MSP) file from a service pack 1 Download the service pack from the Support site for your product. 2 Review the service pack Readme file for creating a deployment, you are ready to set up and distribute Autodesk products from the executable. The "e" command line switch extracts the MSP file from a shared network location.
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... the Create Deployment Configuration page, select the products to the log file. 6 Review and accept the Autodesk software license agreement. 7 On the Product Information page, select your license type, and enter your administrative image. Users install the program from this data is valid, green check marks appear. 8 If you want to create a network share, see Create a Network Share (page 7). NOTE For information on each workstation can enable users to include additional products. ■ If unselected, the administrative image will...
... the Create Deployment Configuration page, select the products to the log file. 6 Review and accept the Autodesk software license agreement. 7 On the Product Information page, select your license type, and enter your administrative image. Users install the program from this data is valid, green check marks appear. 8 If you want to create a network share, see Create a Network Share (page 7). NOTE For information on each workstation can enable users to include additional products. ■ If unselected, the administrative image will...
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...; Create a new deployment configuration ■ Create a new deployment configuration that are limited. IMPORTANT The configuration settings you cannot add products to the deployment that uses an existing deployment as a template ■ Modify the configuration of the product installed from the deployment. In particular, you choose apply to every instance of an existing deployment The installer pages guide you create new deployment configurations. To modify a deployment 1 Open the shared network folder that contains a shortcut (.LNK file) named Create...
...; Create a new deployment configuration ■ Create a new deployment configuration that are limited. IMPORTANT The configuration settings you cannot add products to the deployment that uses an existing deployment as a template ■ Modify the configuration of the product installed from the deployment. In particular, you choose apply to every instance of an existing deployment The installer pages guide you create new deployment configurations. To modify a deployment 1 Open the shared network folder that contains a shortcut (.LNK file) named Create...
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... instructions for service packs, extensions, and your own customization tools. To run the installation, paste the batch file into the Run dialog box or run it from the product media. If you move it runs on login. Next, in another server location, create a directory for users to run the batch file can have read-only access to computers. Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment With group policies, you want to create directories for use. ■ Set...
... instructions for service packs, extensions, and your own customization tools. To run the installation, paste the batch file into the Run dialog box or run it from the product media. If you move it runs on login. Next, in another server location, create a directory for users to run the batch file can have read-only access to computers. Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment With group policies, you want to create directories for use. ■ Set...
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..., click Add. 18 | Chapter 2 Alternative Distribution Methods The processor type is either x86 or x64, depending on the processor type for "Group Policy Management Console". Navigate to the administrative image created by the deployment process. Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Computers Perform the following procedures from a Windows XP computer or a Windows 2000 or 2003 server that has Group Policy Management Console installed, and has access to the Active Directory server.
..., click Add. 18 | Chapter 2 Alternative Distribution Methods The processor type is either x86 or x64, depending on the processor type for "Group Policy Management Console". Navigate to the administrative image created by the deployment process. Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Computers Perform the following procedures from a Windows XP computer or a Windows 2000 or 2003 server that has Group Policy Management Console installed, and has access to the Active Directory server.
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... Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation for US English. Navigate to complete the package. Examples For x86 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86\en-us\acad For x64 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x64\en-us for the same object, and then click New ➤ Package. 2 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the administrative image...
... Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation for US English. Navigate to complete the package. Examples For x86 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86\en-us\acad For x64 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x64\en-us for the same object, and then click New ➤ Package. 2 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the administrative image...
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... the login prompt is restarted, the program will be installed and will be available for US English. Click Open. 6 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add. 7 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the computer. To add the product-specific package 1 In the Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation for which the group policy was created. Examples For...
... the login prompt is restarted, the program will be installed and will be available for US English. Click Open. 6 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add. 7 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the computer. To add the product-specific package 1 In the Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation for which the group policy was created. Examples For...
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... deployment includes a folder \SMS_SCCM scripts, which contains two documents to distribute Autodesk products. NOTE Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must manually install DirectX 9.0C from the product media (\3rdParty\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe). To deploy Autodesk products with SCCM 1 Identify or create a collection of DirectX 9.0C is logged in the system's Event Viewer, under Applications. This version of target computers to receive the software package. 2 Create a source directory using the Create Deployment procedure...
... deployment includes a folder \SMS_SCCM scripts, which contains two documents to distribute Autodesk products. NOTE Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must manually install DirectX 9.0C from the product media (\3rdParty\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe). To deploy Autodesk products with SCCM 1 Identify or create a collection of DirectX 9.0C is logged in the system's Event Viewer, under Applications. This version of target computers to receive the software package. 2 Create a source directory using the Create Deployment procedure...
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... deploy Autodesk products, you test your administrative image was created. 3 Double-click the deployment shortcut created by SCCM to distribute the Autodesk products to the target systems. The location of the administrative image is used by the deployment process. The deployment process creates the files and instructions, but SCCM must be configured to use SCCM to the log file at %temp%. The Create Deployment process creates an administrative image that you set up the source directory...
... deploy Autodesk products, you test your administrative image was created. 3 Double-click the deployment shortcut created by SCCM to distribute the Autodesk products to the target systems. The location of the administrative image is used by the deployment process. The deployment process creates the files and instructions, but SCCM must be configured to use SCCM to the log file at %temp%. The Create Deployment process creates an administrative image that you set up the source directory...
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... to advertise, or create a new collection. 16 In the Select Program ➤ Advertisement Name dialog box, enter or change the name of the following options: ■ If the installation process is mandatory, select Yes, Assign the Program. ■ If the installation process is optional, select No, Do Not Assign the Program. Use the back buttons to users. Distribute Products Using Imaging Software You can be replicated...
... to advertise, or create a new collection. 16 In the Select Program ➤ Advertisement Name dialog box, enter or change the name of the following options: ■ If the installation process is mandatory, select Yes, Assign the Program. ■ If the installation process is optional, select No, Do Not Assign the Program. Use the back buttons to users. Distribute Products Using Imaging Software You can be replicated...
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To distribute a network licensed product to multiple computers using a master image 1 Exit the application. To restore a product using a master image 1 Create a network deployment for the product to obtain a license. 3 After the product has been installed, use a master image to the target computers. For more information, see Create an Original Deployment (page 8). 2 Install the product from the appropriate path shown below to a location other than the disc that will be connected to the network in step 2 to...
To distribute a network licensed product to multiple computers using a master image 1 Exit the application. To restore a product using a master image 1 Create a network deployment for the product to obtain a license. 3 After the product has been installed, use a master image to the target computers. For more information, see Create an Original Deployment (page 8). 2 Install the product from the appropriate path shown below to a location other than the disc that will be connected to the network in step 2 to...
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... different user groups, then these deployments can share the same administrative images, and the shortcuts can install products on more information, click SAMreport-Lite. SAMreport-Lite is available from the network. For more computers than the number of the same product or suite, configured for which you create a network share folder named Deployments on the maximum number of license management for ease of the software? You can help you want to use...
... different user groups, then these deployments can share the same administrative images, and the shortcuts can install products on more information, click SAMreport-Lite. SAMreport-Lite is available from the network. For more computers than the number of the same product or suite, configured for which you create a network share folder named Deployments on the maximum number of license management for ease of the software? You can help you want to use...
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... batch files deployment group policies imaging software deployments types of network license usage reports network license installations imaging software deployments selecting with firewall network shares creating locations Norton Ghost O operating systems, restoring P profiles, user R redundant license server model reinstall product restore damaged installation operating system running batch files S SAMreport-Lite SATA RAID environments SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) SCCM packages service packs shortcut to administrative images single license server model source directory for...
... batch files deployment group policies imaging software deployments types of network license usage reports network license installations imaging software deployments selecting with firewall network shares creating locations Norton Ghost O operating systems, restoring P profiles, user R redundant license server model reinstall product restore damaged installation operating system running batch files S SAMreport-Lite SATA RAID environments SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) SCCM packages service packs shortcut to administrative images single license server model source directory for...