Symantec Packager, Implementation Manual

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82 Deploying installation packages
Using the Package Deployment Tool
The process of deploying packages through Symantec Packager involves the
following steps:
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Specify the packages that you want to deploy.
See
“Specifying the packages that you want to deploy” on page 82.
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Select the target computers that will receive the package.
See
“Selecting target computers” on page 83.
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Enter the deployment authentication information.
See
“Entering deployment authentication information” on page 86.
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View deployment status information.
See
“Viewing deployment status information” on page 87.
Package Deployment Tool requirements
The Package Deployment Tool requires the following before you test a
deployment or perform an actual deployment:
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Ensure that you are in a networked environment with the target computers.
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All target computers must run Microsoft 32-bit operating systems (for
example, Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista).
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You must have an administrator user name and password on the target
computers, and the administrator user name and password must be the
same for all target computers.
The easiest way to accomplish this is for all target computers to be in the
same domain and for you to use a domain administrator user name and
password.
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An administrator share must be enabled on the target computers. On
Windows Vista, use the built-in administrator account credentials for
deployment. Other user credential types in the administrative user group
do not work. The built-in administrator account should be enabled, and the
firewall should be off.
See “Entering deployment authentication information” on page 86.
Specifying the packages that you want to deploy
The Package Deployment Tool lets you deploy one or more packages to one or
more computers at a time.
To specify the packages that you want to deploy
1 In the Symantec Packager window, on the Deploy Packages tab, on the File
menu, click
Deploy .