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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
=== The 2-step Process '' | === The 2-step Process === | ||
'''This is the fall-back deployment method. Only use this if the MDT2010 deployment fails on the client machine.''' | |||
An administrator would first begin the process with the installation DVD. No network connection is required in this step. If the workstation in question has a previous user (i.e. not new), the administrator should wipe the hard drive(s) clean to avoid any potential conflicts or privacy issues. | An administrator would first begin the process with the installation DVD. No network connection is required in this step. If the workstation in question has a previous user (i.e. not new), the administrator should wipe the hard drive(s) clean to avoid any potential conflicts or privacy issues. | ||
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# At the next prompt, enter your login credentials that will allow access to '''\\hurricane'''. | # At the next prompt, enter your login credentials that will allow access to '''\\hurricane'''. | ||
# '''SELECT A TASK SEQUENCE TO EXECUTE ON THE COMPUTER''' | # '''SELECT A TASK SEQUENCE TO EXECUTE ON THE COMPUTER''' Generally speaking, you should choose the one with the most recent date. | ||
"sr-" name and click on NEXT. | |||
# '''SET THE TIME ZONE''' It should default to the Pacific time zone. Click NEXT. | # '''SET THE TIME ZONE''' It should default to the Pacific time zone. Click NEXT. | ||
# If you see a screen showing which applications you can install, do not select any of them. The image you are deploying will contain the applications. | |||
# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN. | # '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN. | ||
# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP. | # When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP. | ||
# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: | # Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: G????????? (you know one I mean). | ||
# Go into the Device Manager and make sure there are no problems listed. | |||
# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges. | # Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges. | ||
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# Open a browser and open a web page with lots of content. Scroll up and down to see if the video driver is working correctly. Or open System / Hardware and check the Devices list to see if the Display Adapter is setup properly. | # Open a browser and open a web page with lots of content. Scroll up and down to see if the video driver is working correctly. Or open System / Hardware and check the Devices list to see if the Display Adapter is setup properly. | ||
=== Errors === | |||
If you encounter any errors, have a look at this Wiki entry: [[Enterprise_Deployment_Errors]] | |||
=== Updates === | === Updates === | ||
The images shall be updated at least every 6 months. | The images shall be updated at least every 6 months. | ||
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** Microsoft Internet Explorer | ** Microsoft Internet Explorer | ||
** Microsoft Office 2010 | ** Microsoft Office 2010 | ||
** | ** Trend Micro Virus Scanner | ||
** Notepad Plus 5.8.5 | ** Notepad Plus 5.8.5 | ||
** Putty .06 | ** Putty .06 | ||
** [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client | ** [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client | ||
*** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca''' | *** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca''' | ||
** SolidWorks | ** SolidWorks 2011-2012 Educational Version | ||
** VLC 1.1.5 | ** VLC 1.1.5 | ||
** WinSCP (file transfer client) | ** WinSCP (file transfer client) |