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Software Deployment
at Johnston Community CollegeLauren Bradley | Windows System Administrator
Three Years Ago
KACE
ADVANTAGES
Remote installation
Many machines at once
Scripting
Install different applications at once
ITNINJA/AppDeploy
DISADVANTAGES
Scheduling Process still manual
Scripting Lots of time
Continuity between versions
FirefoxSettings
Make johnstoncc.edu home/start page
Do not display first run page
Do not check if default browser
Do not check for or install updates
Goal: Simple, Automated Process
Push installation files with minimal modification or scripting
Push security updates quickly during the semester I’m looking at you, Flash
Easy upgrade process
Easy removal process
Change software settings on the fly without having to redeploy
Work with existing infrastructure
Happen organically
Windows Update Process
Monday Wednesday Thursday FridayTuesday
Windows Update Process
Thaw Period begins
Machine reboots thawed
Machine connects to WSUS to download/
install updates at time determined by GPO
Thaw Period ends, machine reboots frozen
Add Software Deployment to the Process
Thaw Period begins
Machine reboots thawed
If policy contains newer software, it
installs
Machine connects to WSUS to download/
install updates at time determined by GPO
Thaw Period ends, machine reboots frozen
Weekly Installation and Update Cycle
1. Machine Reboots Thawed2. New Software Installed
3. Machine Connects to WSUS Server4. Downloads/Installs Updates
5. Machine Reboots FrozenGroup Policy Dictates: Software to install What time to update WSUS server location Software settings
DeepFreeze Dictates: What time to thaw What time to freeze (Thaw Period)
How does this happen?
Install software with Group PolicyModify application settings with
PolicyPak
These two steps happen independently of each other:We can update software and the settings still applyWe can also change the settings on the fly without having to redeploy the software
PolicyPak: How does it work?
2. Download Pak files from PolicyPak1. Deploy a client to the managed machines
PolicyPak: How does it work?
4. Create new Group Policy Objects for applications
3. Drop .dll files in your Central Store
Firefox
Settings
Make johnstoncc.edu home/start page
Do not remember history
Do not check if default browser
Do not check for or install updates
Do not save passwords
Block pop-ups w/ exceptions
Do not allow account sync
Firefox
Settings
Make johnstoncc.edu home/start page
Do not remember history
Do not check if default browser
Do not check for or install updates
Do not save passwords
Block pop-ups w/ exceptions
Do not allow account sync
Live Demonstration
Contact Information
Lauren BradleyWindows System AdministratorJohnston Community College919-209-2021 | [email protected]