Altiris ® as a Remote Deployment Solution

Wesley ChitwoodEKU, Dept. of Technology,

CEN/CET

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MOTIVATION

To streamline the deployment of high volume new computers.

To increase efficiency in software installation.

To utilize Altiris to its potential.

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MOTIVATION

High volume computer orders. 60-80.

Fewer personnel From 8 to 3 Service Technician.

Tight delivery timelines. Less than one week per order.

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Altiris Client Management Suite®

An easy to use management solution for client computers and handheld devices.

Enables administrators to manage, troubleshoot, and deploy from anywhere on the network.

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Altiris ® Capabilities

Provides all 5 functions for desktop management.

1. Software Distribution2. Remote Control3. Settings and Configuration

Management4. Asset Management5. PC Backup

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Procedure

Setup Boot to PXE (Pre-Execution

Environment) Boot to Network Choose Altiris Control Option

Initial Deployment Managed PC

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Procedures

Each computer requires: Base Image Configuration General Educational Software Site Specific Software Media Burning and Playing Software Intelligent Classroom Software Externally Installed Software

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Altiris ® in Action

Initial Deployment

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Improvements

Mirrored Active Directory tree.

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Improvements

Created a Job Initiative job folder object.

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Improvements

Created a Imaging job folder object.

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Remote Deployment

Important Can only go as fast as your slowest

computer. Have to navigate using key strokes

for mass deployment. Cannot use mouse!

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Conclusion

Time difference-before/after change implementation for 13 computers.

Imaging Process 26 min. / 2 min.

External Software installation 48 min. / 7 min.

Altiris ® as a Remote Deployment Solution

Wesley ChitwoodEKU, Dept. of Technology,

CEN/CET