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When implementing Novell ZENworks Configuration Management, proper planning can help ensure an optimal result. In this session, you will learn methodologies developed by Novacoast for rapidly deploying the product. You will see a demonstration of implementation strategies including creation of application objects, configuration of servers and satellite devices, development of user and workstation policies, conversion of applications from earlier versions and integration with Active Directory.
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Rapid Deployment of Novell® ZENworks® Configuration Management
Larry SteinSRM Practice ManagerNovacoast, Inc/[email protected]
Jim Gerken Identity Practice ManagerNovacoast, Inc/[email protected]
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Presenter
Larry [email protected] ZENworks® Practice Manager
The ZENworks® Practice at Novacoast specializes in ZENworks installation/configuration, universal imaging and application packaging
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Novacoast, Inc.
Novacoast is an IT professional services and product development company. We offer organizations our technological experience so they can make informed decisions and avoid costly IT mistakes.
We combine our customers' expertise with our technical knowledge to rapidly deploy fixed cost solutions customized for their environment.
Novacoast is a Novell® Platinum Solutions provider. With headquarters in California, we deliver services nationally.
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Agenda
Deploying and Implementing ZENworks® Configuration Management
Strategies from Novacoast's Rapid Deployment Methodology
Demonstration
Questions and Answers
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ZENworks® Configuration ManagementTypical Features to be Deployed
• Help desk features
– Remote management and diagnostics
– Reporting
– Inventory/Asset Management
– Patch Management
• User/Workstation management
– Dynamic local user
– User and workstation policies
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• Workstation imaging
– Attended and unattended OS delivery
– Third Party Imaging
– Custom imaging menu
• Application management
– Distribution of applications
– Self healing
– Virtualized Applications
ZENworks® Configuration ManagementTypical Features to be Deployed (cont.)
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ChallengesFor a Successful Deployment
Time
Resources
Experience
Cost
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NovacoastRapid Deployment of ZENworks® Methodology
1. Design infrastructure
2. Install server-side software
3. Configure system settings and user source(s)
4. Create policies
5. Create and customize universal image
6. Create application bundles
7. Implement, verify, and finalize in pilot group
8. Replicate to other groups
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Design InfrastructureChoose Server and Database Platforms
Server platform– Windows Server 2003/2008 Enterprise or Standard
– SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 /11
– Novell® Open Enterprise Server 2 (Linux)
Database platform and type– Sybase SQL iAnywhere 10.0 (included)
– Sybase SQL Anywhere 10.0
– Microsoft SQL 2005
– Oracle 10g Standard - 10.2.0.1.0
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Design InfrastructureWhich Edition of ZENworks® Configuration Management?
Enterprise Advanced Standard
Configuration Management
Handheld Management
Configuration Management
Linux Management
Configuration Management
Patch Management
Handheld Management
Linux ManagementLinux Management
Patch Management
EndPoint Management
Asset Management
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Design InfrastructureChoose Number of Servers
• Database server– Separate server is best practice (included Sybase
can be installed externally)
• Primary servers– Multiple primary servers reduce workload on main
server and provide fault-tolerance
• Satellite servers– For remote sites or to relieve load on primary
servers
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• Content– Content blackout schedule– Content replication
• Device Management– Logging– Refresh Schedule– Agent and System Update Settings– ZENworks® Explorer Configuration– Preboot services– Remote Management
Configure System Settings and User Source(s)
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Configure System Settings and User Source(s) (cont.)
• Discovery and Deployment– Discovery and proxy settings
• Event and Messaging– Cleanup, SMTP settings
• Infrastructure Management– Closest server
– System update download schedule
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Configure System Settings and User Source(s) (cont.)
• Inventory– Inventory settings and scheduling– Collection data form and schedule
• Administrators– Define administrators and their roles
• User Sources– Link to authoritative directory (AD, eDirectory™)
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Define Policies
• Browser bookmarks policy• Dynamic local user policy• Local file rights policy• Printer policy• Remote management policy• Roaming profile policy• SNMP policy• Windows group policy• ZENworks® explorer configuration policy
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ImplementationConfigure Application Bundles
Simple Applications
AdminStudio
MSI
ZENworks® App Virtualization
Migration Utility
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ImplementationConfigure Workstation OS Image
• Base OS image– Sysprep'd generic OS installation
• Addon image for company-specific settings– Novell Client™, ZENworks® Agent
– Any Windows customizations
• Addon image for workstation model– Drivers and utilities
• Other considerations– HAL – ACPI, ACPI_MP, ACPI_UP, Hyperthreading
– Intel/AMD processor
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PilotDeploy to Pilot Users
• Add associations for applications and policies
• Re-image workstation or install ZCM Agent– Migrate personal settings
• Discover workstations/deploy ZCM agent
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PilotEvaluate Pilot Group
Realistically evaluate success with pilot group
Make modifications as necessary
Demonstration
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