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displayed. The operating system displays group policy messages, including a

message indicating the installation of any managed software.

After logging in, double-click the program icon on the desktop to complete

the installation and start the program.

NOTE

If problems arise, an entry is logged in the system's Event Viewer, under

Applications.

Use Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) allows you to manage

software distribution to selected target systems through a remote process. For

more information about this topic, go to

Microsoft TechNet

and search for

"System Center Configuration Manager".

Each deployment includes a folder

<deployment name>\SMS_SCCM scripts

,

which contains two documents to help you with SCCM deployments:

SMS_SCCM_ReadMe.docx

and

<deployment name>_SCCM.txt

.

NOTE

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must be installed on each target computer

before using SCCM to distribute Autodesk products.

To deploy Autodesk products with SCCM

1

Identify or create a collection of target computers to receive the software

package.

2

Create a source directory using the Create Deployment procedure in the

installer. See

Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM

(page 22).

3

Create an SCCM package to deploy to your target systems, and notify

users that the software package is available. See

Create the SCCM Software

Installation Package

(page 22).

NOTE

Distribution of DirectX 9.0C to Windows XP by SCCM is not supported.

For an Autodesk product to run properly, you must manually install DirectX 9.0C

from the product media (<media>\3rdParty\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe). This version

of DirectX 9.0C is customized for use with Autodesk products.

Alternative Distribution Methods |

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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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