Network Deployment Manager

Using the NDM to Install System Mechanic on Networked

Workstations

Getting Started

• As with any other installation process, the first step is defining the installation requirements.

• Some basic questions that should be answered prior to installation are:– Are there different workgroups that may require custom System

Mechanic installations?– What permissions should be granted to each user group?– What ActiveCare settings should be enabled or disabled for each

workgroup?

• Once the requirements have been identified, the installation can begin.

Preparing for Installation

• Download the Distribution Builder file here:– http://www.iolo.com/promo/smb/README_SMB

DistBuilder.htm

• Save the file to your desktop or an easily accessible folder.

• Unzip the files to your desktop. The files will be unzipped into a folder.

• Run the Setup file.

Creating the MSI File

Click on Install System Mechanic.

(The System Mechanic setup file is included in the unzipped folder.)

Start the Setup Wizard

Click Next to start the SMB Distribution Builder Setup Wizard.

Accept License Agreement

Select the radio button to accept the agreement.

Click Next.

Create Desktop Icon

Check the box to create a desktop icon (recommended).

Click Next.

Begin Installation

Click Install to begin the installation.

Setup Extracts Files

Complete Installation

The Distribution Builder has been installed and a shortcut has been created on the desktop.

Ensure that the Launch System Mechanic…checkbox is checked and click Finish.

Run the Distribution Builder

Click on the SMB Distribution Builder Shortcut.

Configure Setup

Enter the System Mechanic Business Activation Key that was provided to you at the time of purchase.

Configure the required settings according to your preferences.

Click Next.

Customize ActiveCare Settings

All options are enabled as the default ActiveCare setting.

Check the box to Override Default ActiveCare Settings if you would like to customize the tools that ActiveCare runs automatically.

Advanced ActiveCare Settings

Click on the link at the bottom left of the screen for more advanced ActiveCare options.

Advanced ActiveCare Settings

The Advanced Options screen provides even more ActiveCare customization if needed.

This screen lets you choose the criteria that determines when and how frequently ActiveCare runs on your network PCs.

Click Save.

Select Location to Save File

After clicking Next, you will be prompted to save the MSI file.

Choose the location where the MSI file should be saved.

Save MSI File

If you are configuring System Mechanic differently for specific workgroups or workstations, rename the MSI file before saving so that it can be identified for the applicable workgroup or workstation.

Click Save.

Build Progress Screen

MSI Build Process Complete

The MSI build process will complete and save your file to the specified location.

If you need to create a different MSI file for another workgroup or workstation, click on the Start Over link or click Exit.

Additional Information

Once the MSI file has been created, it can be accessed by any of the available MSI deployment tools (e.g. SMS, Active Directory, etc.) to perform the installation.

Troubleshooting and Support

• If the installation of the MSI file fails, double-check that the System Mechanic Business activation key has been entered correctly and that the key is active. You can do this by accessing the System Mechanic installation file directly from the Distribution Builder folder and running the setup on one system using the activation key.

• If you are sure that the activation key is working, ensure that all workstations have at least temporary internet access. Internet access is required to validate the activation key on each workstation.

• For further assistance, email our SMB support team at smbsupport@iolo.com