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FARONICS DEEP FREEZE MAC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFARONICS
ModelDEEP FREEZE MAC
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Deep Freeze Mac Overview

About Deep Freeze

Provides a non-restrictive working environment, eradicating changes on restart.

About Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)

Complete desktop management solution for Mac OS X by Apple Computer.

Command Line Control Capability

Tasks for ARD can be used with other third-party command line control programs.

System Requirements

Specifies required Mac OS X versions, Universal application compatibility, and RAM.

Important Terminology

Defines 'Frozen' and 'Thawed' states of volumes or partitions.

About Faronics

Information about Faronics' solutions for multi-user computing environments.

Installing Deep Freeze

Installing Using a Customized Deep Freeze Installer

Create custom installers with usernames, passwords, and environment settings via Deep Freeze Assistant.

Installing Using the Basic Deep Freeze Installer

Step-by-step guide to install Deep Freeze on a single computer using a .pkg file.

Installing via Apple Remote Desktop

Install Deep Freeze over a network using ARD's Install Packages command.

Installing Over Previous Versions

Recommendation to uninstall previous versions before installing newer ones.

Using Xgrid with Deep Freeze Mac

Steps to symlink the Xgrid folder for proper function on a Frozen Macintosh.

Using the Deep Freeze Controller

Opening the Deep Freeze Controller

Provides three methods to launch the Deep Freeze Controller application.

Creating the First User

Steps to create the initial administrative user for the Deep Freeze Controller.

Updating the License Key after Installation

Procedures to update the Deep Freeze license key post-installation.

Boot Control Tab

Configures the computer's boot state (Frozen or Thawed) and related options.

Drives Tab

Manages the Frozen or Thawed state of individual drives and partitions on the computer.

ThawSpace Tab

Used to create virtual Thawed partitions for retaining user data and changes.

Resizing a ThawSpace

Instructions on increasing or decreasing the size of existing ThawSpaces.

Maintenance Tab

Schedules periods for automatic thawing to apply software updates.

Mapping Tab

Maps user home folders or elements to specific ThawSpaces or partitions.

DF Users Tab

Manages Deep Freeze users, allowing creation, editing, and deletion.

Uninstall Tab

Procedures for uninstalling Deep Freeze and managing existing ThawSpaces.

Exporting and Importing Configurations

Allows saving and loading Deep Freeze configurations as property list files.

Using Deep Freeze

Deep Freeze Icons

Explains the visual indicators (polar bear icons) for Frozen and Thawed states.

Saving Documents

Describes how users can permanently save documents on Frozen computers.

Software Installation and Permanent Changes

Details where and how permanent changes and software installations can be made.

Checking for Deep Freeze Updates

Instructions on how to verify if the installed Deep Freeze version is the latest.

Appendix I: Deep Freeze Assistant and Customizing the Installer

Running the Deep Freeze Assistant

Step-by-step guide to launch and use the Deep Freeze Assistant for customization.

Creating a Custom Client Installer

Process for creating a customized Deep Freeze installer package.

Configuring Boot Control and Miscellaneous Settings

Setting boot states and other options within the custom installer.

Configuring ThawSpaces

Steps to create Global or User ThawSpaces within the installer.

Configuring User Mapping

Mapping user home folders to specific ThawSpaces or partitions.

Configuring Maintenance Schedules

Setting up scheduled maintenance periods for updates.

Choosing the Deep Freeze Installer Package

Selecting the base installer package for the custom client.

Saving the Custom Client Installer

Specifying the location to save the newly created custom client installer.

Appendix II: Apple Remote Desktop v.3.0 Integration

Deep Freeze Tasks for ARD

Overview of Deep Freeze specific tasks deployable via Apple Remote Desktop.

Task Commands and Arguments

Details new commands and arguments for controlling Deep Freeze via ARD.

Adding Targeted Computers to the Task List

Process of assigning computers to specific ARD tasks.

Using and Editing Tasks

How to edit ARD tasks with site-specific information like credentials.

Sample Command Line Scripts

Examples of command line scripts for managing Deep Freeze via ARD.

Deep Freeze Legacy Commands

Deprecated Commands Overview

Lists commands retained for backward compatibility but slated for removal.

Command Details (Legacy)

Provides functions for legacy commands like activateSchedule, addUser, etc.

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