HP DesignJet T3500 System Administrator s Guide - Page 9

Key deployment decisions

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HP DJ UPD SAG Risk management As with all projects, there are risks involved. Spend some time identifying the risks and making plans on how to mitigate them. Some suggestions are: ● Make a backup of all systems before making any modifications. ● Thoroughly test before going into production. ● Plan your activities for a time of low print server usage to minimize user impact. ● When migrating to a new server, keep the old server operational for a period of time just in case you need to fall back on it. Key deployment decisions ● Create a list of required drivers ● Choose an installation method ● Estimate time requirements Create a list of required drivers ● HP DJ UPD ● Product specific drivers ● Non-HP products Choose an installation method HP DJ UPD can be installed using multiple methods including:  Add Printer Wizard  Microsoft Print Management Console  Custom scripts using Microsoft-approved tools Estimate time requirements Make sure to allow sufficient time to complete all the steps. The following are some things to consider: ● Planning ● Performing System Backups ● Gathering tools and/or write scripts ● Server Installation ● Client Installation ● Testing 9

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HP DJ UPD SAG
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Risk management
As with all projects, there are risks involved. Spend some time identifying the risks and making
plans on how to mitigate them. Some suggestions are:
Make a backup of all systems before making any modifications.
Thoroughly test before going into production.
Plan your activities for a time of low print server usage to minimize user impact.
When migrating to a new server, keep the old server operational for a period of time just in
case you need to fall back on it.
Key deployment decisions
Create a list of required drivers
Choose an installation method
Estimate time requirements
Create a list of required drivers
HP DJ UPD
Product specific drivers
Non-HP products
Choose an installation method
HP DJ UPD can be installed using multiple methods including:
Add Printer Wizard
Microsoft Print Management Console
Custom scripts using Microsoft-approved tools
Estimate time requirements
Make sure to allow sufficient time to complete all the steps. The following are some things to
consider:
Planning
Performing System Backups
Gathering tools and/or write scripts
Server Installation
Client Installation
Testing