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6. Configure user sources. Configure the link to the chosen user source and ensure that the user
objects can be found by browsing the source. For more information, see
ZENworks 10 Configuration Management System Administration
7. Configure Inventory scheduling. The default setting for all devices is to inventory monthly on
the first day of each month. Create different schedules for each of the workstation folders that
exist within the Management Zone. For more information, see the
Management Asset Inventory
8. Create standard policies, such as Remote Control policies. For more information, see
Policies" in the
9. Create the required application bundles. When using a staged approach, it is necessary to create
only the standard bundles and the applications that are required by the first device stages. For
more information, see
Software Distribution
Deploy Initial Managed Devices
Using the chosen deployment methods, deploy the first stages of devices to the Management Zone.
After the devices have been deployed, ensure the following:
Devices are in the correct location (
Devices have successfully created and uploaded inventory data.
Devices can be remotely controlled.
ZENworks Primary Servers and the ZENworks Database are stable.
Devices can be refreshed successfully and do not report errors.
After the customer is satisfied that the initial Management Zone configuration is stable with the first
stages of devices, the project can continue.
Extend the Architecture
According to the recommendations in this document, add additional Primary Servers and Satellite
devices. If possible, make sure all servers are in place before introducing additional devices. This
provides the opportunity for the servers to be patched appropriately and for the Content Repository
to synchronize completely. If all of the servers cannot be deployed before the live devices are added,
ensure that the deployment is staged in such as way that the servers are added before the relevant
groups of devices are added.
Extend the Managed Device Footprint
Using the stages identified earlier, continue the managed device rollout in a staged fashion to the rest
of the organization.
Analyze, Review, and Plan
During the device rollout, it is vital that the performance of the back-end servers, databases, and
managed devices are closely monitored using tools such as Perfmon. The following items should be
closely monitored:
Disk utilization
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