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Table of Contents
5
About this Guide

19
Part I Understanding Zenworks Linux Management

21
1 Quick Tutorial on Basic Zenworks Linux Management Features

23
- Organizing Devices: Folders and Groups
  23
  - Folders
    24
  - Groups
    24
  - Folders Vs. Groups
    25
- Creating Registration Keys and Rules
  25
- Setting up Zenworks Administrator Accounts
  26
- Delivering Software Packages
  27
  - Bundles
    28
  - Catalogs
    28
- Delivering Content Using File Bundles
  28
- Defining and Locking down Device Configuration Settings
  29
- Using Preboot Services
  30
- Collecting Software and Hardware Inventory
  30
- Managing Remote Devices
  31
- Monitoring Events
  31
  - Hot List
    32
  - Event Log
    32
  - System Event Log
    32
  - Message Logs
    32
- Generating Reports
  33
2 Using Zenworks Linux Management with Dell Poweredge Servers

35
Part II Zenworks System Management

39
3 Zenworks Control Center

41
4 Command Line Administration Utilities

45
- Zlman
  45
- Zlm-Debug
  45
- Zlmmirror
  46
- Rug
  46
- Zmd
  46
- Zrmservice
  46
5 Zenworks Server

47
6 Zenworks Agent

53
7 Configuring Management Zone Settings

67
8 Zenworks Administrator Accounts

79
- Creating an Administrator Account
  79
- Modifying Account Rights
  80
9 Zenworks Object Store and Data Store Maintenance

83
Part III Device Registration

95
10 Registration Overview

97
11 Registering Devices

99
12 Managing Registration Keys and Rules

101
- Managing Registration Keys
  102
- Managing Registration Rules
  107
- Creating Folders
  113
13 Unregistering and Reregistering Devices

115
Part IV Policy Management

117
14 Policy Management Overview

119
- Understanding Policies
  119
- Creating Policies
  119
- Managing Policies
  120
15 Understanding Policies

121
- Types of Policies
  121
- Assignments
  122
- Schedules
  122
- Groups
  123
- System Requirements
  124
- Effective Policies
  124
16 Creating Policies

127
- Epiphany Policy
  127
- Evolution Policy
  133
- Firefox Policy
  139
- Generic GNOME Policy
  146
- Novell Linux Desktop Policy
  151
- Remote Execute Policy
  159
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Policy
  164
- Text File Policy
  171
17 Managing Policies

177
- Creating Policies
  177
- Creating Folders
  178
- Creating Policy Groups
  179
- Assigning Policies
  182
- Removing Policy Assignments
  183
- Adding Policies to Existing Groups
  184
- Editing Policies
  184
- Editing System Requirements
  194
- Refreshing Policies
  196
- Verifying Policy Enforcement
  196
- Renaming, Copying, or Moving Policies
  197
- Deleting Policies, Policy Groups, and Folders
  198
- Unenforcing Policies
  199
Part V Package and Content Management

201
18 Package and Content Management Overview

203
19 Understanding RPM Packages

207
- Installing the RPM Packages
  207
- Understanding the RPM Repositories
  207
  - ZYPP Repository
    207
  - Yast Online Update (YOU) Repository
    208
  - RCE Repository
    208
  - NU Repository
    208
- Understanding the Dependencies of RPM Packages
  208
- Loading Base Packages
  209
- Patching the Client Systems
  209
20 Using RPM and File Bundles

211
- Understanding Bundles
  211
  - RPM Bundles
    212
  - Preboot Bundles
    212
  - File Bundles
    212
- Creating RPM Bundles
  212
- Creating File Bundles
  223
- Assigning Bundles
  232
- Editing Bundles
  235
- Adding Bundles to Catalogs
  239
- Creating Folders
  239
- Creating Bundle Groups
  241
- Adding Bundles to Existing Groups
  245
- Uninstalling Bundles from Devices
  246
  - Using the Bundles Page to Remove Bundles from Devices
    246
  - Using the Devices Page to Remove Bundles from Devices
    248
- Deleting Bundles, Bundle Groups, and Folders
  249
- Renaming, Copying, or Moving Bundles
  250
- Deploying a Different Version of a Bundle
  251
  - Bundle Version Deployment Behavior
    251
  - Utility)
    251
- Using a Remote Execute Policy to Remove Bundles and Packages from Devices
  252
- Generating Bundle Reports
  255
- Best Practices for Adding Packages to Bundles
  256
21 Understanding the Package and Content Management Features Available on a Managed Device

259
22 Using Catalogs

265
- Understanding Catalogs
  265
- Creating Catalogs
  265
- Assigning Catalogs
  271
- Adding Bundles to Catalogs
  274
- Renaming or Moving Catalogs
  274
- Deleting Catalogs
  275
- Creating Folders
  276
23 Using Dell Update Package Bundles

279
24 Replicating Content in the Zenworks Management Zone

287
- Replicating the Content Immediately
  287
- Configuring a Content Replication Schedule
  288
25 Mirroring Software

289
26 Creating RPM Packages from Tarballs

313
- Alien Package Converter Overview
  313
- Installing Alien Package Converter
  313
- Example Usage
  314
Part VI Preboot Services

315
27 Preboot Services Overview

317
- Preboot Services Functionality
  317
- Preboot Services Strategies
  317
- Preboot Bundles
  318
- Configuring Preboot Services
  318
- Setting up Devices to Use Preboot Bundles
  319
28 Understanding Preboot Services in Zenworks Linux Management

321
- How Do You Implement Preboot Services
  321
- What Is the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
  321
  - Understanding How Preboot Services Uses PXE
    321
  - Understanding the Zenworks Nbps
    322
  - Preboot Services Functionality
    323
    
    Preparing to Use PXE
    323
  - Preboot Bundles
    323
  - Preboot Services Menu
    325
  - Image Storage Security
    326
  - Non-Registered Device Settings
    326
  - Preboot Work Assignment Rules
    327
  - Preboot Referral Lists
    328
  - Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
    329
- The Preboot Services Processes
  331
29 Setting up Preboot Services

345
30 Using Preboot Services

397
31 Imaging Utilities and Components

457
- Starting Image Explorer
  457
- Determining the Image Explorer Version
  457
- Image Explorer Versus Linux Konquerer
  458
- Opening an Image
  458
- Saving Image Changes and Exiting the Utility
  458
- Managing Image Properties
  458
- Image File Operations
  460
  - Compressing an Image File
    460
  - Splitting an Image
    461
  - Hiding and Removing Content in the Image File
    462
  - Configuring File Sets
    463
  - Extracting Content as Files
    464
  - Extracting Content as an Add-On Image
    464
- Modifying Image Content
  465
  - Creating an Add-On Image
    465
  - Adding Directories and Files
    465
- Creating a New Image File
  466
  - Creating a New Directory
    466
  - Creating a New Partition
    466
  - Resizing a Partition
    466
  - Creating, Configuring, and Saving the New Image File
    466
  - Selecting New Image File Options
    466
32 Inventory Overview

471
33 Reviewing the Device Inventory

473
- Accessing the Device Inventory
  473
- Reviewing Device Inventory Summaries
  473
- Reviewing Hardware (General)
  474
- Reviewing Software (General)
  474
- Reviewing Hardware Details
  474
- Refreshing Device Inventory
  478
34 Rolling up Hardware Inventory

479
Part VIII Remote Management

483
35 Remote Management Overview

485
Part IX Event Monitoring

497
37 Event Monitoring Overview

499
- Event Monitoring Terminology
  499
- Monitoring Device Events
  500
- Monitoring Policy Events
  500
- Monitoring Bundle Events
  500
- Using the Hot List
  500
- Backing up the Log Files
  501
38 Working with Event Logs

503
- The Event Log Page
  503
- Working with the Log
  505
  - Viewing an Event Log
    505
  - Acknowledging an Event
    506
  - Using the Advanced Page
    508
  - Clearing the Event Log
    508
39 Message Logger

511
- What Is Message Logger
  511
- Message Severity
  511
- Message Format
  511
- Debugging and Logging ZMD
  512
- Viewing the Debug Logs on Zenworks Server
  512
40 Configuring Message Logger Settings

513
- Configuring Message Logger Settings for the Primary Server
  513
- Configuring Message Logger Settings for a Managed Device
  516
  - Configuring Local Log Settings
    516
  - Configuring System Log Settings
    517
Part X Reports

519
41 Reports Overview

521
- Bundle Reports
  521
- Dell Reports
  521
- Device Reports
  522
42 Generating Zenworks Reports

523
- Creating a Folder
  523
- Creating a Report
  524
- Organizing Reports and Folders
  527
  - Using Templates to Create Dell Reports
    527
  - Editing the Reports List
    527
- Modifying Report Details
  528
  - Deleting a Report or Folder
    528
- Generating Reports
  529
- Exporting Reports
  529
- Resetting Default Reports
  530
Part XI Appendixes

531
A Command Line Utilities

533
- Zmd
  534
- Zrmservice
  537
- Zlm-Debug
  538
- Zlmmirror
  540
- Zlman
  547
- Rug
  571
B Bundle and Policy Schedules B.1 no Schedule

585
- Date Specific
  585
- Day of the Week Specific
  586
- Event
  587
- Monthly
  587
  - B.4 Event
    587
  - B.5 Monthly
    587
- Relative to Refresh
  588
C Naming Conventions in the Zenworks Control Center

589
500 D Imaging Utilities and Components

591
E Zenworks Imaging Engine Commands

617
- Help Mode (Img Help)
  617
- Automatic Mode (Img Auto)
  618
- Make Mode (Img Make)
  619
  - Make Locally (Img Makel)
    619
  - Make to Proxy (Img Makep)
    620
- Restore Mode (Img Restore)
  621
  - Restore from Local (Img Restorel)
    622
  - Restore from Proxy (Img Restorep)
    624
- Session (Multicast) Mode (Img Session)
  625
- Partition Mode (Img Part)
  627
  - Using the Zenworks Imaging Engine Menu
    627
  - Using the Bash Prompt
    628
- Zenworks Partition Mode (Img Zenpartition)
  628
- Dump Mode (Img Dump)
  629
- Information Mode (Img Info)
  630
F Updating Zenworks Imaging Resource Files

633
- The Linux Distribution for Imaging
  633
- Understanding Device Boot Processes in a Zenworks Imaging Environment
  634
  - Linuxrc
    634
  - F.2.1 Linuxrc
    634
  - Zenworks.s
    635
- Understanding Zenworks Partitions and Command Line Parameters
  635
  - The Zenworks Partition
    635
    
    F.2.2 Zenworks.s
    635
    
    F.3 Understanding Zenworks Partitions and Command Line Parameters
    635
    
    F.3.1 the Zenworks Partition
    635
  - Command Line Parameters and Variables
    636
- Modifying Zenworks Imaging Resource Files
  636
- Adding or Updating LAN Drivers
  642
  - Obtaining Drivers
    642
  - F.5.1 Obtaining Drivers
    642
  - Building Drivers
    643
- Using Uname
  644
  - Loading Drivers with Parameters
    644
    
    F.5.3 Loading Drivers with Parameters
    644
    
    F.6 Using Uname
    644
- Variables and Parameters
  645
- Troubleshooting Linux Driver Problems
  647
G Upgrading the Dell DTK

649
H Supported Ethernet Cards

651
Using a Specific Network Card for Devices Running Dual Nics

653
J Establishing SSH Tunneling

655
- SSH Tunneling between a Linux Management Console and a Linux Managed Device
  655
  - Basic Use
    655
    
    J.1 SSH Tunneling between a Linux Management Console and a Linux Managed Device
    655
    
    J.1.1 Basic Use
    655
    
    J.2 SSH Tunneling between a Windows Management Console and a Linux Managed Device
    656
- SSH Tunneling between a Windows Management Console and a Linux Managed Device . 656 J.3 Compression
  657
K License Agreement for Libacl and Libgconf K.1 Library GNU Public License

659
L Documentation Updates

665
- September 25, 20 (Hot Patch 2)
  665
  - Package and Content Management
    665
- July 28, 2008
  666
- June 26, 2008
  666
- May 19, 2008 (Interim Release 2)
  666
- Appendix
  
  666
  - L.2 July 28, 2008
    666
  - L.2.1 Appendix
    666
  - L.3 June 26, 2008
    666
  - L.3.1 Appendix
    666
  - L.4 May 19, 2008 (Interim Release 2)
    666
  - Package and Content Management
    667
  - Preboot Services
    667
  - Zenworks System Management
    667
  - January 11, 2008
    668
  - October 16, 2007
    668
    
    Event Monitoring
    668
- Appendix
  
  668
  - L.4.4 Event Monitoring
    668
  - L.4.5 Appendix
    668
  - L.5 January 11, 2008
    668
  - L.5.1 Appendix
    668
  - L.6 October 16, 2007
    668
  - September 3, 2007
    669
    
    Package and Content Management
    669
- Appendix
  
  669
  - Event Monitoring
    669
    
    L.6.2 Appendix
    669
    
    L.7 September 3, 2007
    669
    
    L.7.1 Event Monitoring
    669
    
    L.7.2 Appendix
    669
  - August 23, 2007 (Interim Release 1)
    670
    
    L.8 August 23, 2007 (Interim Release 1)
    670
    
    Package and Content Management
    670
    
    Zenworks System Management
    670
- Appendix
  
  670
  - L.8.3 Appendix
    670
  - L.9 June 11, 2007
    671
  - L.9.1 Package and Content Management
    671
  - L.9.2 Appendix
    671
  - L.10 June 2, 2007
    671
  - L.10.1 Appendix
    671
  - L.11 May 18, 2007
    672
  - L.11.1 Zenworks System Management
    672
  - L.11.2 Appendix
    672
  - L.12 April 13, 2007
    672
  - L.12.1 Zenworks System Management
    672
  - L.12.2 Device Registration
    673
  - L.12.3 Policy Management
    673
  - L.12.4 Package and Content Management
    673

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Table of Contents

About this Guide

Part I Understanding Zenworks Linux Management

1 Quick Tutorial on Basic Zenworks Linux Management Features

2 Using Zenworks Linux Management with Dell Poweredge Servers

Part II Zenworks System Management

3 Zenworks Control Center

4 Command Line Administration Utilities

5 Zenworks Server

6 Zenworks Agent

7 Configuring Management Zone Settings

8 Zenworks Administrator Accounts

9 Zenworks Object Store and Data Store Maintenance

Part III Device Registration

10 Registration Overview

11 Registering Devices

12 Managing Registration Keys and Rules

13 Unregistering and Reregistering Devices

Part IV Policy Management

14 Policy Management Overview

15 Understanding Policies

16 Creating Policies

17 Managing Policies

Part V Package and Content Management

18 Package and Content Management Overview

19 Understanding RPM Packages

20 Using RPM and File Bundles

21 Understanding the Package and Content Management Features Available on a Managed Device

22 Using Catalogs

23 Using Dell Update Package Bundles

24 Replicating Content in the Zenworks Management Zone

25 Mirroring Software

26 Creating RPM Packages from Tarballs

Part VI Preboot Services

27 Preboot Services Overview

28 Understanding Preboot Services in Zenworks Linux Management

29 Setting up Preboot Services

30 Using Preboot Services

31 Imaging Utilities and Components

32 Inventory Overview

33 Reviewing the Device Inventory

34 Rolling up Hardware Inventory

Part VIII Remote Management

35 Remote Management Overview

Part IX Event Monitoring

37 Event Monitoring Overview

38 Working with Event Logs

39 Message Logger

40 Configuring Message Logger Settings

Part X Reports

41 Reports Overview

42 Generating Zenworks Reports

Part XI Appendixes

A Command Line Utilities

B Bundle and Policy Schedules B.1 no Schedule

C Naming Conventions in the Zenworks Control Center

500 D Imaging Utilities and Components

E Zenworks Imaging Engine Commands

F Updating Zenworks Imaging Resource Files

G Upgrading the Dell DTK

H Supported Ethernet Cards

Using a Specific Network Card for Devices Running Dual Nics

J Establishing SSH Tunneling

K License Agreement for Libacl and Libgconf K.1 Library GNU Public License

L Documentation Updates

Appendix

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