ACRONIS SNAP DEPLOY 3 - FOR WORKSTATION Manual

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© Acronis, Inc 7312. Event-driven deploymentDeployment can be configured to start when the predefined number of computers is ready. TheAcronis OS Deploy Server counts how many computers have connected to the server and startsmulticasting when the desired number of computers is reached.The administrator can specify a time-out period. On time-out, deployment will start on the computersthat are ready despite that the predefined number is not reached.This decouples configuring the deployment operation from booting up the target computers. Withmanual deployment, you boot up the targets first, configure deployment for these targets and startthe operation manually. With event-driven deployment, you configure the deployment first, no matterif the targets are ready or not, and then boot up the targets. The operation will start as soon as thetargets are ready or (optionally) on time-out.The administrator is able to skip these events and initiate deployment manually.Scenario:An organization receives 100 computers from a manufacturer. The IT department has to deploysystems, preconfigured according to the employees’ roles, to a predefined number of computers.For example, 10 computers for accountants, 10 computers for the marketing department, 70computers for sales and 10 for the managers.Steps:1. Install Acronis Snap Deploy Management Console and Acronis License Server. Import licenses tothe license server. Install Acronis OS Deploy Server.2. Create bootable media with Acronis Master Image Creator.3. Configure and image the master system.4. Create and save a deployment template. The template includes a path to the master image. Let’ssay the master image is configured for sales people.5. Do one of the following:Create bootable media with Acronis Snap Deploy AgentorInstall Acronis PXE Server, connect the console to the PXE server and upload Acronis Snap DeployAgent.6. Connect to the Acronis OS Deploy Server and click Event-Driven Deployment on the sidebar.7. Select the condition that triggers the deployment.Enter the number of computers you need to deploy, say, 70 computers for sales.If the time-out is not specified (the check box is not checked), the deploy server will wait until any70 computers boot into Acronis Snap Deploy Agent and connect to the server.If you specify the time-out (check the box and set the time), the deployment will start either whenany 70 computers connect, or when the time runs out and at least one computer is connected.