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Section	Page
Contents	3
Network Administration and Deployment	7
Network Administration and Deployment	7
About Deployments	7
Planning a Deployment	8
Check Deployment Readiness	8
Determine the Installation Type	10
Determine the License Server Model	11
Configure Individual Products	11
Include Service Packs	12
Create a Network Share	13
Creating a Deployment	14
Create an Original Deployment	14
Modify a Deployment	16
Direct Users to the Administrative Image	17
Alternative Distribution Methods	19
Alternative Distribution Methods	19
Overview of Distribution Methods	19
Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program	19
Sample Installation Batch Files	20
Run Batch Files	22
Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment	22
Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Computers	24
Verify a Group Policy Deployment	26
Use Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products	27
Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM	28
Create the SCCM Software Installation Package	28
Distribute Products Using Imaging Software	30
Distribute Multi-Seat Stand-Alone Products	31
Distribute Network Licensed Products	32
Restore the Master Image	32
Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System	33
Installation Troubleshooting	35
Installation Questions	35
Licensing Questions	35
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?	35
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?	36
What is SAMreport-Lite?	36
Deployment and Networking Questions	36
Where should deployments be located?	36
When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later?	37
What are the profiles associated with user computer settings?	37
What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs?	37
Where can I check if service packs are available for my software?	38
How do I extract an MSP file?	38
How should I configure a network license server for a firewall?	38
Uninstall and Maintenance Questions	39
How can I see what is included in a default installation?	39
Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features?	39
How do I install tools and utilities after installing my product?	39
When should I reinstall the product instead of repairing it?	39
Do I need the original media to reinstall my product?	40
When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system?	40
Glossary	41

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