Configuring Automation Boot Methods; Configuring Pxe; Configuring Automation Partitions - Symantec ALTIRIS DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION 6.9 SP4 - V1.0 Manual

Configuring Automation Boot Methods

Configuring PXE

Configuring Automation Partitions

Deployment Solution
Files placed in this folder are mounted in Linux automation at
Example
You can place a disk image and the rdeployt executable in this folder, create a boot
DVD, and restore the included image without network access, using a command similar
to the following:
/mnt/atrsboot/rdeployt -md -f/mnt/atrsboot/[imagename].img
When pre-boot tasks need to be performed, DS sends a message to the client computer
to restart in the automation environment. This includes a shutdown command issued
from DS, and a modification to the MBR if using an automation partition.
After the managed computer reboots, the automation environment is loaded from PXE,
an automation partition, or from boot media. The deployment agent now contacts the
Deployment Server.
After a connection is established, the Deployment Server sends the client computer its
assigned jobs and tasks. After the automation tasks run, a status message is sent to the
Deployment Server indicating that all work is complete. The Deployment Server sends a
message that the client computer should reboot back to the Production environment
(the MBR is restored when using automation partitions).
The following sections guide you through the process of setting up PXE, automation
partitions, or media to boot your computers into the automation mode:
Configuring PXE
Configuring Automation Partitions
Configuring Boot Media (DVD/CD, USB device, Floppy)
PXE is a server-based technology, and requires additional components on your DS
server, and possibly other computers. Setting up and configuring PXE is covered in
detail in a separate document, PXE in Deployment Solution.
DS provides two types of automation partitions:
Embedded A small embedded section installed on the production
Partition partition of a managed computer which contains the
automation operating system. Depending on the
operating system, the size varies from 5 to 200 MB (you
can specify the size when the partition is created based
on recommendations).
Hidden Partition A larger partition installed on the hard drive of a
managed computer to contain not only the automation
operating system, but to provide room to store images
and other files. This partition is not normally viewable in
the production operating system.
Installing and Configuring Automation
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