How to Create an Autodesk Network Deployment Package
How to create an Autodesk Deployment Package Updated: 5/25/2016 A deployment provides an efficient way to install one or more Autodesk products with a standard configuration on multiple computers. The files required for the installation process are stored on the network, in an administrative image, in a folder to which all users have shared access. To install the products, users navigate to the deployment folder and double-click an installer shortcut (.LNK file). Additional information on Autodesk website.
Procedure Download Product and Obtain License Information .............................. 2 Note: If you are using a Network License, you will need to setup a License server. **Click HERE**
Create the Deployment .......................................................................... 4 Installing Client Machines from Deployment .......................................... 7
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Download Product and Obtain License Information 1. Go to http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/featured 2. Select the software to be downloaded.
3. Select Download Now
4. Fill out desired options.
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5. Make note of Serial number and Product key (this information will be emailed to you). Select the drop-down arrow next to Download Now and select Browser Download.
6. Once all files are downloaded, select one of the downloaded files to start the installation. 7. Select Run
8. Select OK
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Create the Deployment 1. Select Create Deployment.
2. Input the name of your deployment and the Administrative Image Path or Browse to the folder location. Verify Installation Settings and select Next.
3. Verify correct product is selected. Select Next
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4. Select I Accept and Next.
5. Select the License Type and fill out the required information. Select Next
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6. Select drop-down arrow. Verify settings are to your preference.
7. Only the Autodesk Product and the Content libraries need to be checked to save space. Select Create.
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8. Make note of the administrative image path. Select Finish/Add Updates.
Installing Client Machines from Deployment 1. Navigate to the administrative path used for your deployment package. Select the product shortcut. This will be the name you created.
2. The installation progress will be shown on a progress window.
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Procedure Download Product and Obtain License Information .............................. 2 Note: If you are using a Network License, you will need to setup a License server. **Click HERE**
Create the Deployment .......................................................................... 4 Installing Client Machines from Deployment .......................................... 7
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Download Product and Obtain License Information 1. Go to http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/featured 2. Select the software to be downloaded.
3. Select Download Now
4. Fill out desired options.
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5. Make note of Serial number and Product key (this information will be emailed to you). Select the drop-down arrow next to Download Now and select Browser Download.
6. Once all files are downloaded, select one of the downloaded files to start the installation. 7. Select Run
8. Select OK
**If you are using a NETWORK license, you will need to setup a license server. Follow the directions HERE** © Project Lead The Way
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Create the Deployment 1. Select Create Deployment.
2. Input the name of your deployment and the Administrative Image Path or Browse to the folder location. Verify Installation Settings and select Next.
3. Verify correct product is selected. Select Next
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4. Select I Accept and Next.
5. Select the License Type and fill out the required information. Select Next
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6. Select drop-down arrow. Verify settings are to your preference.
7. Only the Autodesk Product and the Content libraries need to be checked to save space. Select Create.
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8. Make note of the administrative image path. Select Finish/Add Updates.
Installing Client Machines from Deployment 1. Navigate to the administrative path used for your deployment package. Select the product shortcut. This will be the name you created.
2. The installation progress will be shown on a progress window.
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