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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software Deployment
Chris RutherfordEKU
Technology: CEN/CET
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OUTLINE
To demonstrate Server 2008 and its deployment features.
Deploy Software to computers and/or users based on certain criteria
Use group policy or WDS (Windows Deployment Services)
MOTIVATION
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Demonstrate how Windows Server 2008 can be used as a Deployment tool.
Fully utilize Server 2008 and its components.
Reduce Third-party software in a Windows environment.
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 contains most of the tools you will need to set up and maintain a domain.
Administrators can manage the network, deploy software, troubleshoot issues, from a remote location.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Active Directory Services Group Policy Remote Desktop Advanced Firewall Settings IIS 7 Virtualization tools included
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Reduction of Third-Party Tools and applications
Increase in Security More deployment options
Desktop Software Config. Changes Hardware Adjustments Registry Changes
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Problems solved by Server 2008
Reduction of Third-Party applications Using Group policy to deploy software Deploy software to users or computers Add, upgrade, or remove software
applications Easily troubleshoot issues from same
interface
Setup
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Follow pictures are the setup I created.
Used: 1 Switch 2 computers
1 Server 1 Client
Windows Server 2008 Disc Windows XP Professional Disc
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Procedure
Installed Windows Server 2008 Added necessary Roles
Active Directory Services DNS/DHCP Service File Services Web Services Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
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Procedure
Configured Roles Created Domain Modified Users Created OU Added Test users to OU
Selected package to install Created MSI file to install
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Group Policy/Active Directory http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/
8763.asp http://www.desktopstandard.com
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Implementation
Created MSI file, used group policy to install software package to computer or user at next login.
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Implementation
Link and enforce GPO Make sure it is properly enabled
and review the deployment settings
Log in computer that is receiving deployment and install will run based on settings
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Implementation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwNEjwHfcJo
Video Showing how group policy objects are installed at login.
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PROPOSED SOLUTION Used simple setup to show
functionality Created OU for testing Made sure there were no other
installs in conflict Changed default policy so it was not
in conflict
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RESULTS Server 2008 is a great way to deploy
software and images to computers No need for Third-Party software to
perform functions Easy to manage under single GUI Uses already in place MSI files for
deployment Can create other files to deploy
RESULTS
Automatically refreshes Instant changes Active Directory users and
computers integrated Works on any computer in
domain that can receive selected software
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CONCLUSIONS
Works great Easy to implement Must have permissions to install
programs Software programs must be ready
and packages should be prepared thoroughly
References and Aids Microsoft TechEds Microsoft.com Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Walkthrough (book) Active Directory Services (book) Microsoft PowerPoint aids @
http://www.microsoft.com/education/products/server/windowsserver2008/default.aspx#Overview
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software Deployment
Chris RutherfordEKU
Technology: CEN/CET
