How to Deploy Office XP How to Deploy Office XP and Windows XP With and Windows XP With One Desktop TouchOne Desktop Touch

Liz LevittLiz LevittDesktop Solution SpecialistDesktop Solution Specialist

Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation

OverviewOverview Planning is importantPlanning is important Deployment ToolsDeployment Tools Deployment MethodsDeployment Methods

PlanningPlanningThe ultimate planning guideThe ultimate planning guide

““Deployment Planning Blueprint” atDeployment Planning Blueprint” atwww.microsoft.com/office/techinfo/deploywww.microsoft.com/office/techinfo/deployment/default.htmment/default.htm

This essential guide coversThis essential guide covers EnvironmentEnvironment Migration planMigration plan Configuration planConfiguration plan Distribution planDistribution plan Testing planTesting plan

PlanningPlanningCurrent vs. planned environmentCurrent vs. planned environment

HardwareHardware SoftwareSoftware

Windows 95Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0Windows NT 4.0

NetworkNetwork Distribution pointsDistribution points Installed on First UseInstalled on First Use Run from NetworkRun from Network

PlanningPlanningConfiguration planConfiguration plan

Packages and applicationsPackages and applications Removal of earlier versionsRemoval of earlier versions Feature installation statesFeature installation states User settings and policiesUser settings and policies Additional files and programsAdditional files and programs Office XP security settingsOffice XP security settings Outlook 2002 profilesOutlook 2002 profiles

PlanningPlanningConfiguration planConfiguration plan

Available PackagesAvailable Packages Office XP StandardOffice XP Standard Office XP Small BusinessOffice XP Small Business Office XP ProfessionalOffice XP Professional Office XP Professional with FrontPageOffice XP Professional with FrontPage Office XP DeveloperOffice XP Developer

Individual application editionsIndividual application editions Enterprise vs. retail editionsEnterprise vs. retail editions

PlanningPlanningDistribution planDistribution plan

Distribution methodsDistribution methods ConventionalConventional Disk imagingDisk imaging Management softwareManagement software Active DirectoryActive Directory

System Files UpdateSystem Files Update Administrative rightsAdministrative rights Network requirementsNetwork requirements

Office XP ArchitectureOffice XP ArchitectureOverviewOverview

PackageFile

Removal

Wizard

Setup.exe

Installer

OSP

IE5Setup.exe

Deployment ToolsDeployment Tools Office Profile WizardOffice Profile Wizard

Custom Installation WizardCustom Installation Wizard

Custom Maintenance WizardCustom Maintenance Wizard

Setup INI Customization WizardSetup INI Customization Wizard

Using the Office Profile WizardUsing the Office Profile Wizard

.OpsFile Restore SettingsRestore SettingsSave SettingsSave Settings

Custom Installation WizardCustom Installation WizardUsing the MSTUsing the MST

Setup.exe TRANSFORMS=custom.mstSetup.exe TRANSFORMS=custom.mst

Specify a transform in the Setup INI Specify a transform in the Setup INI Customization WizardCustomization Wizard

-OR--OR-

Custom.mst file

Custom Maintenance WizardCustom Maintenance Wizard

.CmwFile

Setup INI Customization WizardSetup INI Customization Wizard

ConfigurationConfigurationStep-by-stepStep-by-step

Create administrative installationCreate administrative installation Capture user settings in an OPS fileCapture user settings in an OPS file Create transforms for package filesCreate transforms for package files Build a custom Setup.ini fileBuild a custom Setup.ini file

DEMO

Deployment MethodsDeployment Methods Administrative Installation Points Administrative Installation Points

(AIP)(AIP) ImagingImaging Active Directory / IntellimirrorActive Directory / Intellimirror SMS 2.0 SP2 or >SMS 2.0 SP2 or > RISRIS WebWeb WINPEWINPE

DistributionDistributionConventional installationConventional installation

Command-line optionsCommand-line options /settings/settings /qf/qf, , /qr/qr, , /qb/qb, , /qn/qn /noreboot/noreboot

PropertiesProperties TRANSFORMS=TRANSFORMS= RebootPrompt=SRebootPrompt=S

See Setupref.doc for moreSee Setupref.doc for more

DistributionDistributionDisk imagingDisk imaging

Install Office XP on sample computerInstall Office XP on sample computer Use customized administrative installUse customized administrative install Do not run any Office XP programDo not run any Office XP program

Use these properties on command line:Use these properties on command line: NOUSERNAME=TrueNOUSERNAME=True ENTERPRISE_IMAGE=TrueENTERPRISE_IMAGE=True

Capture and test disk imageCapture and test disk image

Imaging WorkflowImaging Workflow

Image

Software Distribution

Point

Disk Imaging Application

ReferenceComputer

Windows XP Professional and Applications (Perhaps include source files)

Target Computers

Configure a profile for distribution (if you are using Office XP SP1 you may open and configure Office Applications)

Copy the profile to the Default User Profile using the Copy|To button of Profiles

Use a third-party disk-imaging application to create and restore an image

DistributionDistributionActive DirectoryActive Directory

Computer Computer ConfigurationConfiguration

User ConfigurationUser Configuration

AssignAssign Installs per Installs per transformtransform

Advertises shortcuts Advertises shortcuts but doesn’t install codebut doesn’t install code

PublishPublish N/AN/A Advertises Office XP in Advertises Office XP in Control PanelControl Panel

To Create a Software Distribution Point:To Create a Software Distribution Point:

Software Distribution PointSoftware Distribution Point

Create a shared folder

Create appropriate folders in the shared folder

Copy the Office AIP into a subfolder of the share

For ease of Administration, place all MST files into the AIP

Use Dfs to provide a single share point for all applications

When Creating a Software Distribution Point:When Creating a Software Distribution Point:

Advertising the Package Advertising the Package

Target Clients

Distribution Point

Site Server

PackagesAdvertisements

Configuring Group Policy to Configuring Group Policy to Deploy Software PackagesDeploy Software Packages

To Deploy Software:To Deploy Software:

Create or edit a GPO to deploy software for users or computers

Select the package to deploy

Select the deployment method: Published or Assigned

Configure Software Properties by Selecting:Configure Software Properties by Selecting:

Deployment Type (Assign VS Publish)

Deployment Options (MST File, Scope)

Deploying the PackageDeploying the Package

Distribution Server

AIP

Client 1

Client 2

Client 3

AIP path toSetup.exe

Batch or

script

DistributionDistributionManagement software (SMS)Management software (SMS)

SMS 2.0 SP 3SMS 2.0 SP 3 SMS files in ORK ToolboxSMS files in ORK Toolbox SMS resolves issuesSMS resolves issues

Requirement to be administratorRequirement to be administrator Logging back on after each restartLogging back on after each restart

RISRIS Remote Installation ServiceRemote Installation Service supports supports

PXE Prom or floppy boot to automated PXE Prom or floppy boot to automated installationinstallation

Single install pointSingle install point Helpdesk tool extraordinaireHelpdesk tool extraordinaire Unicast – Not multicastUnicast – Not multicast Quick for the delighted End User Quick for the delighted End User

experienceexperience Staggered Deployments Staggered Deployments Imaging via RIPrep, unattended install Imaging via RIPrep, unattended install

(RISetup)(RISetup)

Running the Remote Installation Running the Remote Installation Preparation WizardPreparation Wizard

Remote Installation Preparation Wizard Remote Installation Preparation Wizard Removes all SIDs and unique registry settingsRemoves all SIDs and unique registry settings Creates the image on a server running RISCreates the image on a server running RIS

RIPrep Image

Source Computer Server running RIS

Installation through a Web ServerInstallation through a Web Server

The URL is the Path to the Office The URL is the Path to the Office Installation FilesInstallation Files

The Transform File Disables These The Transform File Disables These Network Installation States:Network Installation States:Run from NetworkRun from NetworkRun all from NetworkRun all from Network

Web ServerCopy the Copy the

Administrative Administrative Installation Point to Installation Point to

the Web Serverthe Web Server

Office XP

WINPEWINPE Windows Preinstallation EnvironmentWindows Preinstallation Environment Cmdline based version of Windows XPCmdline based version of Windows XP

CD, PXE, HDD bootCD, PXE, HDD boot Flexible installation methodsFlexible installation methods

Imaging (Sysprep & XCopy or 3Imaging (Sysprep & XCopy or 3rdrd party party vendor)vendor)

Scripted install (winnt32 with unattend, Scripted install (winnt32 with unattend, fire off Office install when completed)fire off Office install when completed)

Can be used to deploy, migrate, Can be used to deploy, migrate, recoverrecover

For More Information…For More Information… TechNet Web site at TechNet Web site at

www.microsoft.com/technetwww.microsoft.com/technet Office XP Resource Kit atOffice XP Resource Kit at

www.microsoft.com/office/orkwww.microsoft.com/office/ork Deployment whitepapers atDeployment whitepapers at

www.microsoft.com/office/techiwww.microsoft.com/office/techinfo/deployment/default.htmnfo/deployment/default.htm

Windows XPWindows XPDeployment – Case Study – Microsoft Deployment – Case Study – Microsoft ITG ITG Deployment Goals were:Deployment Goals were:

50,000 Clients by RTM (August 2450,000 Clients by RTM (August 24thth)) 70,000 Clients by Launch (October 2570,000 Clients by Launch (October 25thth

Test Test 50 Standard Hardware Configurations 50 Standard Hardware Configurations 11 Standard Software Products11 Standard Software Products 200 LOB Applications200 LOB Applications

Windows XPWindows XPDeployment – Case Study – Microsoft Deployment – Case Study – Microsoft ITG ITG

Deploy New Product Features Deploy New Product Features includingincluding:: Windows Product ActivationWindows Product Activation Windows MessengerWindows Messenger Remote AssistantRemote Assistant More IntelliMirror ScenariosMore IntelliMirror Scenarios Connection Manager Connection Manager Internet Connection FirewallInternet Connection Firewall Wireless LAN and Zero ConfigurationWireless LAN and Zero Configuration

Windows XPWindows XPDeployment – Case Study – Microsoft Deployment – Case Study – Microsoft ITG ITG

Used 7 different deployment methodsUsed 7 different deployment methods ITG Website ITG Website

153 software distribution points153 software distribution points Bootable CD-ROMBootable CD-ROM Unattended InstallsUnattended Installs SysprepSysprep RISRIS SMS – Advertise SMS – Advertise Add Remove/ProgramAdd Remove/Program