Autodesk 2012Network Administrator's Guide
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
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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
If the deployment was called “Design 2012 32 bit,” then the deployment’ sMSI file would be acad-Design 2012 32 bit-for-GPO.msi.7 In the Deploy Softwar
6 In the <product name> Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, clickAdd.7 In the Open dialog box, navigate to <deployment location>\Too
2 Create a source directory using the Create Deployment procedure in theinstaller. See Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM (page 21).3 Create an SCCM p
and instructions that SCCM uses to distribute the software and advertise thepackage to users. The deployment process creates the files and instruction
Only When No User is Logged On12 In the After Running drop-down list, select an action to take after theprogram has been installed. Your choices are
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
GlossaryGlossaryactivate Part of the Autodesk software registration process, it allows you to runa product in compliance with the product's end-
Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment toComputers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Verify a Group Po
network license installation A type of installation in which the product isinstalled on multiple computers, but the distribution of licenses is handl
When I uninstall my software, what files are left on mysystem? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Chapt
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
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