Before proceeding further, if the client computer has never connected to the DeployStudio Runtime before, or if the client computer information has not been added to the DeployStudio database under the Computers section, please boot the client computer now into the NetBoot created by DeployStudio.If the computer account has already been added to the Computers database, skip down to step #6 ( Figure B). Under the Workflows section, click the plus sign to add a blank workflow template, which will be configured to rename a client computer.Launch the DeployStudio Admin.app from the server or admin station and authenticate using admin credentials ( Figure A).With these requirements in place, let’s dive into the creation of three common workflows widely used in enterprise environments. Apple client computer running OS X (10.6.8+).NetBoot image created using DeployStudio Assistant.DeployStudio installed and server service configured.Apple computer running OS X Server (10.6.8+).But how do you handle settings, package installs or even binding to directory services? The answer is through the use of modular workflows that simplify the configuration process and allow a sysadmin to execute one or more tasks - either singularly or chained together - to completely configure a newly deployed image in minutes rather than hours.īefore we jump into the workflow creation process, here are the requirements: Given that DeployStudio is capable of producing both thick and thin images, in terms of speed and efficiency, thin images would be an easy solution to deploy for desktops. Other apps, plug-ins and settings are then installed remotely, either manually or via some from of policy management or 3rd-party suite.
Thin images are slimmed-down versions of its larger, bigger brother, except that only the OS and relevant patches/updates are included. The only drawback is the downtime between a workstation going offline and getting it back online. With storage prices at an all-time low, thick images (or those that have every application and setting tweaked and installed) are quite popular.
Jesus Vigo goes over the process of creating workflows based on tasks that execute commands to configure settings and processes on client computers.ĭeploying new OS images - whether it is Windows, OS X, or Linux - always presents little nuances until the process is perfected and all the bugs are ironed out. How to create and use Task Workflows in DeployStudio
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