How to Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment

AutoCAD Land Desktop

 
How to Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment
 
 
 

You can create a deployment directly from the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 Installation wizard. From the deployment, users can install the program on their computers.

NoteThe following procedure illustrates just one of the ways you can set up a deployment. This procedure details a single-server network deployment with a Typical client setup type and no customizations. For further information about setting up deployments, see Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment.

To use the Installation wizard to create a default deployment

  1. In the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 Installation wizard, click Create Deployments.
  2. On the Begin Deployment page, specify:
    • Administrative image location. In the administrative image field, enter an existing shared network location where you want to create an administrative image, or click the Browse button to navigate to a location where there is a shared network location. Users install the program from this location.
      NoteIf you do not know how to create a network share, see How to Create a Network Share.
    • Deployment name. In the deployment name field, enter a deployment name. The name you enter here is the name of the shortcut your users will access to install the product.
    • If your target workstations run on 32- or 64-bit operating systems. Under This Is To Be A, choose whether your deployment is going to be installed on 32-bit or a 64-bit target operating system. This selection does not identify the system your deployment was created on; it identifies your target system.

    Click Next.

  3. On the Select the Products to Include in the Deployment page, choose the products you want to deploy and click Next.
    NoteAutoCAD Design Review 2009 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. Some AutoCAD features require that Design Review be installed to work properly. Design Review is the replacement viewer for DWF Viewer. For more information about the affected features, see Features That Require Design Review
  4. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.
    NoteIf you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
  5. On the Product and User Information page, enter your serial number and user information and click Next.
    ImportantThe information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 window (accessed by Menu browser Help About) on your computer. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information now.
  6. On the General Deployment Settings page, choose if you want the deployment to create a network log and/or a client log, run the client installation in silent mode, and if you want users to participate in the Customer Involvement program.
    • When you choose to create a network log file, you also have to specify where the log file is created by entering either a valid UNC (universal naming convention) path or hard-coded path on your network. The network log file is optional.
      NoteThe folder where the network log resides must be a shared folder where users who install the program have Change permissions. Otherwise, successes or failures for user installations cannot be written to the log file.
    • Choose whether you want a client log file created.
    • If you want to prevent users from changing installation settings when they install, select Silent mode.
    • If you choose participation in the Customer Involvement program, Autodesk sends helpful information about the product.

    For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations.

    Click Next.

  7. On the Review - Configure - Create Deployment page, click Create Deployment.

    By clicking Create Deployment, an administrative image is created in the shared folder using the deployment options listed in the Current Settings field.

  8. On the Deployment Complete page, click Finish.

To use the Installation wizard to create a configured deployment

  1. In the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 Installation wizard, click Create Deployments.
  2. On the Begin Deployment page, specify:
    • Administrative image location. In the Administrative Image field, enter an existing shared network location where you want to create an administrative image, or click the Browse button to navigate to a location where there is a shared network location. Users install the program from this location.
      NoteIf you do not know how to create a network share, see How to Create a Network Share.
    • Deployment name. In the Deployment Name field, enter the new deployment name. The name you enter here is the name of the shortcut your users will access to install the product.
    • If your target systems are 32 or 64-bit operating system. Under This Is To Be A, choose whether your deployment is to be installed on a 32-bit or a 64-bit target operating system. This selection does not identify the system your deployment was created on; it identifies your target systems.

    Click Next.

  3. On the Select the Products to Include in the Deployment page, choose the product(s) you want to deploy and click Next.
    NoteAutoCAD Design Review 2009 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. Some AutoCAD features require that Design Review be installed to work properly. Design Review is the replacement viewer for DWF Viewer. For more information about the affected features, see Features That Require Design Review
  4. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.
    NoteIf you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
  5. On the Product and User Information page, enter your serial number and user information and click Next.
    Important The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 window (accessed by Menu browser Help About) on your computer. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information now.
  6. On the General Deployment Settings page, choose if you want the deployment to create a network log and/or a client log, run the client installation in silent mode, and if you want users to participate in the Customer Involvement program.
    • When you choose to create a network log file, you also have to specify where the log file is created by entering either a valid UNC (universal naming convention) path or hard-coded path on your network. The network log file is optional.
      NoteThe folder where the network log resides must be a shared folder where users who install the program have Change permissions. Otherwise, successes or failures for user installations cannot be written to the log file.
    • Choose whether you want a client log file created.
    • If you want to prevent users from changing installation settings when they install, select Silent mode.
    • If you choose participation in the Customer Involvement program, Autodesk sends helpful information about the product.

    For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations.

    Click Next.

  7. On the Review - Configure - Create Deployments page, click Configure to make changes to the administrative image.
  8. On the Select the License Type page, select a Stand-alone or Network license installation.
  9. On the Select the Installation Type page, you can choose to make the following configuration changes:
    • Typical - Installs the most common application features.
    • Custom - Installs only the application features that you select from the Select Features To Install list:
      CAD StandardsContains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with your standards.
      DatabaseContains database access tools.
      DictionariesContains multilanguage dictionaries.
      Drawing EncryptionAllows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect a drawing with a password.
      Express ToolsContains AutoCAD Land Desktop support tools and utilities.
      FontsContains program fonts. (True Type fonts are automatically installed with the program.)
      Autodesk Impression ToolbarAllows you to quickly export any view to Autodesk Impression for advanced effects.
      Content SearchAdds the content search functionality.
      Material LibraryContains over 300 professionally built materials to apply to a model.
      New Features WorkshopContains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help users learn new AutoCAD features.
      Portable Licence UtilityContains portable license management tools.
      Reference ManagerAllows you to view and edit the paths of externally referenced files associated with a drawing.
      SamplesContains various feature sample files.
      TutorialsContains product lessons.
      VBA SupportContains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files.
      NoteAutodesk Impression availability is limited. Please check your local Autodesk website to see if Impression is available in your country.
    • Product Install Path - Specifies the drive and location where AutoCAD Land Desktop will be installed.

    Click Next to proceed with the configuration process.

  10. On the Define Search Paths and File Locations page, define search paths, file names, and file locations, and then click Next.
    WarningDo not remove the DRV path and always add paths as secondary paths.
  11. To include additional files in the deployment, select their location and file names on the Install Additional Files page. After making your selections, click Next.
  12. On the Specify User Preferences page, decide if the Internet Explorer browser is required, set the default profile name, and whether or not you want a desktop shortcut. Click Next.
  13. On the Include Service Packs page, if service packs are available for your deployment, you can select to include them.

    The installer automatically checks autodesk.com for available updates. If updates are available, a link is displayed. If no updates are available a link is not displayed.

  14. On the Configure InfoCenter Communications Center page, you choose to allow users access to the latest information and product discussions by enabling live updates from Autodesk, Information and CAD Manager channels and RSS feeds. After making your choices, click Next.
  15. You can also allow users access to online tools such as DesignCenter, error reporting and InfoCenter searches on the Configure Access to Online Resources page. Make your selections, and then click Next.
  16. On the Configuration Complete page, select another product tab to configure another product and then click Next, or click Configuration Complete to review your choices.
  17. On the Review - Configure - Create Deployment page, click Create Deployment.
  18. On the Deployment Complete page, click Finish.