Preliminary Tasks for a Network Deployment

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Preliminary Tasks for a Network Deployment
 
 
 

Installing this program on a network requires careful planning and execution. The deployment checklist gives you a quick summary of the type of information you should be familiar with during your deployments.

Deployment Checklist

You have reviewed the system requirements. You must make sure that your network, servers, and client workstations meet the system requirements. See System Requirements for This Program.

You have closed all other programs and disabled anti-virus software. See Minimize Chances of Installation Failure.

You have identiied where deployments will reside such as a shared folder for each program you plan to deploy. See Create Shared Folders for Your Deployments.

You have installed and activated any supporting tools and utilities. See Install and Activate Tools and Utilities.

If your deployment plan involves using imaging software to distribute your program(s) to client workstations, you have reviewed the Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software section.

You have specified whether you want to create log files that contain deployment and installation data, run silent mode, and participate in the Customer Involvement Program. See Specify Log File Locations.

You understand the type of license you’ve purchased. If you plan a network license deployment, you should also be familiar with the type of license server model you want to use and the license server name(s). See Select a License Type (optional).

You know which type of installation you’ll perform—typical or custom. See Select the Installation Type (optional).

You may want to set search paths to custom files or file locations that may have changed in this release of software. See Define Search Paths and File Locations (optional).

You have decided if you want to include additional files with your deployment such as drawing files, AutoLISP routines, or script files. See Install Additional Files (optional).

You have checked for service packs that might be available for your product. If a service pack is available, you’ve downloaded it and extracted an MSP file. See Include Service Packs (optional).

You have configured access to Communication Center. Live Update notifications let you know when product updates are posted and configuring Communication Center lets users access technical information. See Configure InfoCenter Communication Center (optional).

You have set up access and participation in features like DesignCenter Online, Subscription Center, and Customer Error Reporting. See Allow Users to Access Online Resources (optional).

You know how you’re going to personalize the program(s) during registration. Using consistent registration data is very important. See Register the Product.

When you have completed these tasks, you are ready to create a deployment from the Installation wizard.