Configure Deployment Server; Step 5: Configure Security Settings; Step 6: Install The Deployment Agent; Step 7: Configure Automation - Symantec ALTIRIS DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION 6.9 SP4 - V1.0 Manual

Step 5: Configure Security Settings

Step 6: Install the Deployment Agent

Step 7: Configure Automation

Step 8: (Optional) Configure PXE Server

Deployment Solution

Configure Deployment Server

The Deployment Server Configuration Utility lets you configure advanced settings for the
Deployment Server component.
You can stop, start, or restart the Deployment Server services, update the services
account, and configure additional options. You do not need to perform any configuration
at this time, though you should become aware of the configuration options provided.
To Open the Deployment Server Configuration Utility:
1. Click Start > Programs > Altiris > Deployment Solution > Configuration.
See Securing Deployment Solution 6.8
discussion of Deployment Solution security.
The Deployment Agent needs to be installed on all computers you want to manage using
Deployment Solution.
See Deployment Agent Installation
If you plan on imaging computers or deploying computers using scripted installs you
need to configure your automation environment.
See Deployment Solution 6.8 Preboot Automation Environment
Knowledgebase for an in-depth discussion of automation.
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) is an open industry standard that enables
computers to boot remotely using a network card.
Post-Installation Configuration
on the Altiris Knowledgebase for an in-depth
(page 34).
on the Altiris
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