Altiris

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Altiris as a Remote Deployment Solution

• Wesley Chitwood
• EKU, 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.
• Software Distribution
• Remote Control
• Settings and Configuration Management
• Asset Management
• 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.

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Altiris as a Remote Deployment Solution

• Wesley Chitwood
• EKU, Dept. of Technology, CEN/CET