1. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software Deployment Chris Rutherford EKU Technology: CEN/CET

2. 2 OUTLINE To demonstrate Server 2008 and its deployment features. Deploy Software to computers and/or users based on certain criteria Use group policy or WDS (Windows Deployment Services)

3. MOTIVATION 3 Demonstrate how Windows Server 2008 can be used as a Deployment tool. Fully utilize Server 2008 and its components. Reduce Third-party software in a Windows environment.

4. 4 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 contains most of the tools you will need to set up and maintain a domain. Administrators can manage the network, deploy software, troubleshoot issues, from a remote location.

5. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services Group Policy Remote Desktop Advanced Firewall Settings IIS 7 Virtualization tools included 5

6. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Reduction of Third-Party Tools and applications Increase in Security More deployment options Desktop Software Config. Changes Hardware Adjustments Registry Changes 6

7. 7 Problems solved by Server 2008 Reduction of Third-Party applications Using Group policy to deploy software Deploy software to users or computers Add, upgrade, or remove software applications Easily troubleshoot issues from same interface

8. Setup 8 Follow pictures are the setup I created. Used: 1 Switch 2 computers 1 Server 1 Client Windows Server 2008 Disc Windows XP Professional Disc

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12. Procedure Installed Windows Server 2008 Added necessary Roles Active Directory Services DNS/DHCP Service File Services Web Services Windows Deployment Services (WDS) 12

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14. Procedure Configured Roles Created Domain Modified Users Created OU Added Test users to OU Selected package to install Created MSI file to install 14

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16. Group Policy/Active Directory http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/8763.asp http://www.desktopstandard.com 16

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18. Implementation Created MSI file, used group policy to install software package to computer or user at next login. 18

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20. Implementation Link and enforce GPO Make sure it is properly enabled and review the deployment settings Log in computer that is receiving deployment and install will run based on settings 20

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22. Implementation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwNEjwHfcJo Video Showing how group policy objects are installed at login. 22

23. 23 PROPOSED SOLUTION Used simple setup to show functionality Created OU for testing Made sure there were no other installs in conflict Changed default policy so it was not in conflict

24. 24 RESULTS Server 2008 is a great way to deploy software and images to computers No need for Third-Party software to perform functions Easy to manage under single GUI Uses already in place MSI files for deployment Can create other files to deploy

25. RESULTS Automatically refreshes Instant changes Active Directory users and computers integrated Works on any computer in domain that can receive selected software 25

26. 26 CONCLUSIONS Works great Easy to implement Must have permissions to install programs Software programs must be ready and packages should be prepared thoroughly

27. References and Aids Microsoft TechEds Microsoft.com Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Walkthrough (book) Active Directory Services (book) Microsoft PowerPoint aids @ http://www.microsoft.com/education/prod ucts/server/windowsserver2008/default.as px#Overview http://www.microsoft.com/education/prod ucts/server/windowsserver2008/default.as px#Overview 27

28. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software Deployment Chris Rutherford EKU Technology: CEN/CET Christopher_Ruthe1@eku.eduChrisRutherford_3@msn.com