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Chapter 28
Windows Vista
Deployment Solution 6.8 introduced a new Deployment Agent, called DAgent, to support
windows Vista. DAgent is used to:
z Install software
z Execute scripts
z Gather inventory and system configuration
z Integrate Windows Remote Desktop into the Deployment Console
Install the Deployment Agent on Vista
The DAgent installation program is contained in the Agents\AClient folder on the
Deployment Share. To install, launch the installation MSI on the computer using an
admininstrator account, and complete the prompts.
To install the client-side, graphical, DAgent Configuration Utility (this utility is similar to
the client-side configuration GUI installed with AClient), select the Dagent Config
option. The graphical configuration utility is not installed by default.
Silent Installation
To perform a silent installation, use a command similar to the following:
DAgent.msi /qn TCPaddr= 172.19.17.180 tcpport=402
To remotely install combine the above instructions for a silent installation with a login
script or group policy object. To view additional options, run the DAgent.msi using the /
? switch from the command-line.
UnInstallation
Use the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel applet, or perform a silent removal using a
command similar to the following:
msiexec.exe /x C:\DAgent\DAgent.msi /quiet
Start and Stop the DAgent Services
The DAgent Configuration Utility provides a Service Control tab to let you quickly start,
stop, and restart the DAgent services.
Vista Software Distribution
Due to increased security in Vista, software must meet the following criteria before it
can be distributed using Deployment Solution:
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