AutoCAD 2008 Network Administrator's Guide

• Quick Start to Network Administration
  • How to Prepare for Deployment
    • How to Choose an Installation Type
    • How to Choose a License Server Model
  • How to Set Up a License Server
    • How to Install the Network License Manager
    • How to Install and Use the Network License Activation Utility
    • How to Configure Your License Server
  • How to Set Up and Distribute the Program
    • How to Create a Network Share
    • How to Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment
    • How to Deploy This Program
• System Requirements
  • System Requirements for This Program
• Deploy the Program
  • Preliminary Tasks for a Network Deployment
    • Minimize Chances of Installation Failure
    • Create Shared Folders for Your Deployments
    • Install and Activate Tools and Utilities
  • Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment
    • Start the Deployment Process
    • Create a Deployment
    • Enter Personal Information
    • Specify Log File Locations
    • Select a License Type
    • Select the Installation Type
    • Define Search Paths and File Locations (optional)
    • Install Additional Files (optional)
    • Specify User Preferences (optional)
    • Include Service Packs (optional)
    • Configure InfoCenter Communication Center (optional)
    • Configure InfoCenter Search Results (optional)
    • Allow Users to Access Online Resources (optional)
    • Final Review and Complete Setup
    • Register the Product
    • Modify a Deployment (optional)
  • Point Users to the Administrative Image
  • Uninstall the Program
• Use Scripts to Deploy the Program
  • Create Scripts That Install Programs
  • A Sample Installation Script
  • Use Switches and Flags in Scripts
  • Scripts for Custom Installations
  • Run Scripts
• Use Group Policies to Install a Deployment
  • Introduction
    • Assign a Deployment Using Group Policies
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Group Policies
  • Distribute a Deployment Through Group Policies
  • Assign a Deployment to Computers
  • Verify the Installation of a Deployment
    • Verify That the Program Is Assigned to a Computer
• Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software
  • Use a Master Image to Distribute Multi-Seat Stand-Alone Products to Multiple Systems
  • Use a Master Image to Distribute Network Licensed Products to Multiple Systems
  • Restore the Master Image
  • Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System
• Glossary