Altiris ® as a Remote Deployment Solution Wesley Chitwood EKU, Dept. of Technology, CEN/CET

2 MOTIVATION To streamline the deployment of high volume new computers. To increase efficiency in software installation. To utilize Altiris to its potential.

3 MOTIVATION High volume computer orders Fewer personnel From 8 to 3 Service Technician. Tight delivery timelines. Less than one week per order.

4 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.

5 Altiris ® Capabilities Provides all 5 functions for desktop management. 1. Software Distribution 2. Remote Control 3. Settings and Configuration Management 4. Asset Management 5. PC Backup

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10 Procedure Setup Boot to PXE (Pre-Execution Environment) Boot to Network Choose Altiris Control Option Initial Deployment Managed PC

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

12 Altiris ® in Action Initial Deployment

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14 Improvements Mirrored Active Directory tree.

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17 Improvements Created a Job Initiative job folder object.

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19 Improvements Created a Imaging job folder object.

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21 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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23 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 Chitwood EKU, Dept. of Technology, CEN/CET