Altiris ® as a Remote Deployment Solution Wesley Chitwood EKU, Dept. of Technology, CEN/CET
Jan 14, 2016
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