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servers. You also define the NLM configuration. When an Autodesk productstarts up on a client computer, it requests a license from NLM, then returnsit

You can find the Licensing Guide by clicking the Installation Help link in theinstaller.Configure Individual ProductsWhen you create a deployment, you

If you select the Install Service Pack from autodesk.com button, the service packwill be automatically downloaded and you will not need to extract the

To include a service pack with the deploymentTo include a service pack with a deployment, an MSP file must be extractedfrom the downloaded service pac

Creating a DeploymentCreate an Original DeploymentUse this procedure to create a new deployment from the installer. In theprocess, you can create a de

5 In the Installation Settings section, select one or more of theseoptions: Silent mode runs the installation in background, without promptingthe use

Modify a DeploymentInside each deployment folder is a Tools folder that contains a shortcut (.LNKfile) named Create & Modify a Deployment. You can

AlternativeDistribution MethodsAlternative Distribution MethodsOverview of Distribution MethodsIn addition to standard deployments, you can use the fo

more commands, as well as command switches that specify options, and flagsthat modify the options. An installation script also contains path names.An

dim productTypedim strADSKSNPrefixdim strADSKSNNumberdim strADSKProdKeydim strLocaledim strACADStandaloneNetworkTypedim strADSKLicenseServerTypedim st

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' For Single Network License Server'RunSingleLicenseServerInstall()'' End of ScriptWscript.quit()'Function RunStandaloneInsta

retString = retString & "ACADSERIALNUMBER=" &strADSKSNNumber & " "retString = retString & "ADLM_PRODKEY="

Switches in Installation ScriptsDescriptionSwitchSpecifies the serial number.ACADSERIALNUMBER=Specifies the product key (found on the same labelas the

Use Group Policies to Run a DeploymentWith group policies, you can advertise and install a program by assigning adeployment to computers. A deployment

3 Verify the installation. Confirm that the program has been correctlyinstalled. See Verify a Group Policy Deployment (page 20).Use Group Policies to

7 In the Deploy Software dialog box, select Advanced and click OK.8 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add.9 In the Open dialog bo

7 In the Open dialog box, navigate to <deployment location>\Tools andselect the Transform Package file called gpo.mst.8 Click OK to complete the

3 Create an SCCM package to deploy to your target systems, and notifyusers that the software package is available. See Create the SCCM SoftwareInstall

package to users. The deployment process creates the files and instructions,but SCCM must be configured to use these files.To create a software instal

12 In the After Running drop-down list, select an action to take after theprogram has been installed. Your choices are No Action Required Program Re

ContentsChapter 1 Network Administration and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Network Administration and Deployment . . . . . .

Distribute Products Using Imaging SoftwareYou can use imaging software, such as Norton Ghost, to create a master imageto distribute Autodesk products.

the product. Launch the product on the other machine, and registerand activate it. Users have a trial period to register and activate theproduct on th

2 In Windows Explorer, copy the AdLM folder from the appropriate pathshown below to a location other than the disc that will be restored.C:\Documents

InstallationTroubleshootingInstallation QuestionsThis section provides answers to some frequently asked questions aboutinstallation and deployment. Fo

What is the benefit of using a network licensedversion of the software?Network licensing provides ease of license management for largedrafting/design

When should I select all products for theadministrative image, and can I add products later?If you include all products in your deployment, the admini

When you merge a service pack, the service pack is merged into theadministrative image. Once merged, a service pack cannot be removed fromthe administ

Uninstall and Maintenance QuestionsHow can I see what is included in a defaultinstallation?To see what is installed during a default installation, go

Do I need the original media to reinstall myproduct?Yes. When reinstalling a product, you are prompted to load the original media.If the product was i

Glossaryactivate Part of the Autodesk software registration process, it allows you to run a product incompliance with the product's end-user lic

Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment toComputers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Verify a Group Po

silent mode An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input. No dialog boxesare presented that require interaction from the user.34 | C

IndexAadministrative image 29shortcut 10advertising deployments 17assigning deployments 17, 18Ccleaning hard drives 26client computersassigning deploy

KKnowledgebase 27Llanguage pack, adding 19license server models 4license types 27Mmaster images 24, 25master systems 26Microsoft Installer Patch files

Uuninstall product 32user profile settings 29VVBS files (installation script) 11verifying group policy deployments 20Index | 37

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When I uninstall my software, what files are left on mysystem? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Chapt

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NetworkAdministration andDeploymentNetwork Administration and DeploymentUnderstanding DeploymentsA deployment provides an efficient way to install one

Deployments can be configured to generate a log file for each installation.Network administrators can use these log files for troubleshooting.Planni

Deployment ChecklistIf your product has language options, decide which language to use for eachdeployment.NOTE Languages can be included when you init