Chapter 12: Managing From The Deployment Console - Symantec ALTIRIS DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION 6.9 SP4 - V1.0 Manual

Chapter 12
Managing from the Deployment Console
Deployment Solution
Deployment Solution provides both Windows and Web user interface consoles to deploy
and manage computer devices across local or wide area networks. It also provides a
Thin Client view of the Deployment Console. As an IT administrator, you can manage all
computer devices from one of these Deployment Consoles:
The Deployment Console is a Windows-based console with complete deployment and
management features, including remote control, security, PXE Server configuration,
image editing, and other deployment utilities and features. See
basics on page 70.
The Deployment Web Console provides basic deployment and management
functionality from a Web browser, including the ability to remotely access and manage
computer devices, build and schedule jobs, and view multiple Deployment connections.
The Thin Client View of the Deployment Console provides a simplified experience when
dealing exclusively with Thin Clients. The functionality of the Thin Client Console is
identical to that of the current Deployment Console. However, you can toggle from Full
View to Thin Client View.
Deployment from the Symantec Management Console combines management and
reporting features across multiple Deployment Server systems and lets you integrate
additional Web applications in the client and server management suites, including
Inventory, Software Delivery, Recovery, HelpDesk, Patch Management, and Application
Metering solutions.
To launch the Deployment Console, click the icon on the desktop, or click
Start > Programs > Altiris > Deployment Solution > Console.
Features of the Deployment Console. The Windows console for Deployment Solution
provides standard Computers, Jobs, and Details panes to drag and drop icons, view
properties, and identify the state and status of Deployment objects. In addition, the
Deployment Console also includes a Shortcuts and Resources view and provides the
tools, utilities, and features required for complete computer resource management. See
Deployment Console basics
Set program options. From the Tools > Options dialog, you can set preferences for
each Deployment Server system. See
Set security. From the Tools > Security dialog, you can set security rights and
permissions for all Deployment Consoles. See
page 87.
Connecting to other Deployment Server systems. Connect to other Deployment
Server connections from your current Deployment Console and manage computers
outside of your current network segment or site. See
Server on page 93.
on page 70.
General options
Security in Deployment Solution
Connecting to another Deployment
Deployment Console
on page 82.
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