1. Smart Windows Deployment
ENGL Imaging Toolkit™ for ZENworks®
Steve Thompson
ENGL

2. Agenda The sport bag challenge! Windows Deployment Challenges
ENGL Imaging Toolkit
Preparation
Deployment
Licensing
Evaluation Downloads

3. The sport bag challenge!

4. The sport bag challenge!

5. Windows Deployment

6. Windows Deployment Top Issues
Complexity
Unsupportable - VBScript, batch files & FreeWare tools
Can take 3-6 months to develop in-house
Seen as a ‘dark art‘
Hands-on time after imaging to customize
Deployment
Costs – requirement for technical staff & training
Requirement for true “lights-out” deployment
Standard Environment

7. Windows Deployment Top Issues
Maintenance
Multiple images
New hardware platforms
Microsoft Hotfixes
Driver updates
ZENworks Management Agent & Novell Client updates
etc...

8. ENGL Imaging Toolkit™

9. ENGL Imaging Toolkit 4.0 SP1
Compatibility
ZENworks 7 Desktop Management SP1
ZENworks 7 Desktop Management
ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management
ZENworks 6 (ZENworks for Desktops 4.0.1)
Consists of three components:
ENGL Zim
ENGL Ztoolkit
ENGL Zwake

10. ENGL Imaging Toolkit 4.0 SP1... Benefits
ENGL Zim
Secure PXE imaging
Identity managed imaging menus
Automate image selection and restoration
Recovery menus (disconnected imaging with CD/DVD/USB)
Custom forms

11. ENGL Imaging Toolkit 4.0 SP1... Benefits
ENGL Ztoolkit
Windows 2000/XP/2003 OS deployment
Standard Operating Environment
Universal image (dynamic OEM driver delivery)
Computer naming & custom inventory scanner
Active Directory/Domain support
Keyboard/mouse lockdown (inc. Ctrl-Alt-Delete)
Application installation (NAL logic hook)
Scripting extensions (ActiveX control)
Corporate branding & configuration

12. ENGL Imaging Toolkit 4.0 SP1... Benefits
ENGL Zwake
Multiple schedules, tasks, targets
Lights-out imaging
HTML reporting

13. ENGL Imaging Toolkit... ZENworks comparison
Windows OS Deployment 
Automated build process
eDirectory™ menus
PXE security
Application management
Automatic image selection
ZENworks 7
Active Directory support
Logic rules
Imaging
ENGL Imaging Toolkit
Feature

14. Creating the Build Process

15. (universal base image)
Windows XP SP2
(universal base image)
OEM Drivers
(add-on image)
Novell Components
(add-on image)
Hotfixes
(add-on image)
Multilanguage
(add-on image)

16. (universal base image)
Windows XP SP2
(universal base image)
OEM Drivers
(add-on image)
Novell Components
(add-on image)
Hotfixes
(add-on image)
Multilanguage
(add-on image)

17. Universal Base Image
Definition:
A universal image is compatible with many machine types and models, and will successfully boot the Operating System to a point that it may be further customized.
The Universal Image contains only Microsoft components, for example;
DirectX
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC)
.NET Framework

18. Ztoolkit Build Wizard Universal Image Creation Process
ZENworks Agent + Novell Client
Windows XP OS (+ license)
Windows XP MUI (Multilanguage)
Configuration
Windows Unattended Install
(Bootable ISO / Network Share)
Universal Image
Creation Process
Ztoolkit Build Wizard
NOVCOMP.ZMG
(add-on image)
Build Process
ZTOOLKIT.ZMG
HOTFIXES.ZMG
MUI-[LANG].ZMG

19. Ztoolkit Build Wizard Demonstration

20. Universal Base Image… Creating image
Option 1: Install from local files (fastest)
Boot Windows ISO (created by Ztoolkit Build Wizard)
Automatically…
Installs Windows
Runs Ztoolkit Sysprep Wrapper
Shutdown
Make ZENworks base image

21. Universal Base Image… Creating image
Option 2: Install from network share
Boot Windows ISO (created by Ztoolkit Build Wizard)
Manually…
Install Windows from network share (unattended install created by Ztoolkit Build Wizard)
Run Ztoolkit Sysprep Wrapper
Shutdown
Make ZENworks base image

22. (universal base image)
Windows XP SP2
(universal base image)
OEM Drivers
(add-on image)
Novell Components
(add-on image)
Hotfixes
(add-on image)
Multilanguage
(add-on image)

23. OEM Drivers… The Problem1 2 3
Windows Install
ZENworks Imaging
Windows Boots
Sysprep
Mini-setup Runs
Restore Image
Shutdown
Hardware Discovery
Take Image
OEM driver files must be present when Sysprep is run to be included in the hardware discovery.
PROBLEM:

24. OEM Drivers… The Solution
Windows Install 1
ZENworks Imaging 2
Windows Boots 3
Restore
Universal Image
(base image)
Sysprep
Shutdown
ENGL Ztoolkit
ENGL Ztoolkit
Install hotfixes
Scan drivers
Mini-setup
Verify driver installs
Restore
Hot Fixes
(add-on image)
Restore
OEM Drivers
(add-on image)
Build process continues
Take Image

25. OEM Drivers… Extraction
ENGL Ztoolkit includes a driver extraction tool.
Zdrivers will:
Run standalone e.g. from USB pen-drive
Scan the local machine for installed drivers
Export selected drivers
Creates drivers-<manufacturer>-<model>.zmg file
Updates image lookup file (images.ini)
DRIVERS-DELL-OPTIPLEX-GX280.ZMG (add-on image)
ENGL Zdrivers
; Images lookup file (images.ini)
[DELL]
OptiPlex GX280 = drivers-dell-optiplex-gx280.zmg

26. Creating driver image(s) Demonstration

27. (universal base image)
Windows XP SP2
(universal base image)
OEM Drivers
(add-on image)
Novell Components
(add-on image)
Hotfixes
(add-on image)
Multilanguage
(add-on image)

28. Microsoft Hotfixes Why not install into the base image?
Constantly changing
Need a method to easily update builds
Using ENGL Imaging Toolkit approach:
Hotfixes are installed before hardware devices are discovered, i.e. no network connectivity
Use Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) to decide which hotfixes are required
Easy to manage/distribute as one add-on image

29. Microsoft Hotfixes Distribution
Download and test command-line switches Note: During hotfix installation mouse/keyboard drivers may not be active. Ensure the command line syntax is correct.
Hotfixes ‘install.cmd’
c:\ztoolkit\hotfixes\KB exe /passive /norestart c:\ztoolkit\hotfixes\KB exe /passive /norestart c:\ztoolkit\hotfixes\KB exe /passive /norestart c:\ztoolkit\hotfixes\KB exe /passive /norestart c:\ztoolkit\hotfixes\KB exe /passive /norestart c:\ztoolkit\hotfixes\KB exe /passive /norestart

30. (universal base image)
Windows XP SP2
(universal base image)
Drivers
(add-on image)
Novell Components
(add-on image)
Hotfixes
(add-on image)
Multilanguage
(add-on image)

31. Multilanguage Support
Requirements
Windows XP MUI media (4 CDROMs)
Ztoolkit Build Wizard will:
Create an add-on image for each language locale, i.e. 'mui-<language>.zmg
mui-chs.zmg
C:\MUITEMP
+ muisetup.exe mui.inf \CHS.MUI
+ \i386

32. Multilanguage Support Automating installation

33. (universal base image)
Windows XP SP2
(universal base image)
Drivers
(add-on image)
Novell Components
(add-on image)
Hotfixes
(add-on image)
Multilanguage
(add-on image)

34. Novell Components Ztoolkit Build Wizard will:
Create an add-on image containing Novell Client and ZENworks Management Agent
Automatically installed during the build process
novcomp.zmg
C:\Ztoolkit
+ \Novcli
+ \Admin
+ acu.txt
+ \Agent

35. Automated Build Process
Phase 1
Change Computer Name
Install Novell Client/ZENworks Agent
Time Zone/ Regional Settings
Phase 2
ZENworks Workstation Registration
Add ZENworks Workstation to Groups
Join Domain/Active Directory
Phase 3
Application Installation
(NAL + Ztoolkit Logic Rules Hook)

36. Force Run Start menu [ROOT] ENGL Global-Services Springfield
Other sites
ZENworks
Installer
Installer
Homer_Simpson
(owner)
Start menu
Workstations
Installer_Group
Force Run
SF-12345
(workstation)
Applications
PowerPlant_Group
Install-Acrobat
Install-Office
Key:
Associations
Membership
Dependency
Excel
Word

37. Automated Build Process Application installation
OWNER / WORKSTATION
Shortcut Dependency
INSTALLER
Force Run
RESULT
Install? (sent to NAL)
Install-Acrobat 
GroupWise
Install-GroupWise 
Excel
Install-Office
Word
Install-WinZIP
_Reboot

38. Automated Build Process Application installation
OWNER / WORKSTATION
Shortcut Dependency
INSTALLER
Force Run
RESULT
Install? (sent to NAL)
Install-Acrobat 
GroupWise
Install-GroupWise 
Excel
Install-Office
Word
Install-WinZIP
_Reboot

39. Automated Build Process
Registry
Tweaks
Windows
Scripts +
Ztoolkit
ActiveX
Control
Change Computer Name
Phase 1
Install Novell Client/ZENworks Agent
Time Zone/ Regional Settings
ZENworks Workstation Registration
Phase 2
Add ZENworks Workstation to Groups
Join Domain/Active Directory
Phase 3
Application Installation
(NAL + Ztoolkit Logic Rules Hook)
Phase 4
Update Default User Profile

40. Automated Build Process Custom script: Wireless network configuration
With Ztoolkit custom scripting:
Uses ENGL Ztoolkit ActiveX Control
Create phase4-after.vbs
' Ztoolkit ActiveX Control
Set Utils = CreateObject("ENGL.Ztoolkit.Utils")
' Run ENGL Zwlancfg (FreeWare Edition)
Utils.Run “c:\ztoolkit\zwlancfg.exe
/ssid:ENGLHUB /ct:ESS /auth:Shared
/encrypt:WEP /key: ”

41. Automated Build Process
Registry
Tweaks
Windows
Scripts +
Ztoolkit
ActiveX
Control
Lockdown - Mouse & Keyboard
Change Computer Name
Phase 1
Install Novell Client/ZENworks Agent
Time Zone/ Regional Settings
ZENworks Workstation Registration
Phase 2
Add ZENworks Workstation to Groups
Join Domain/Active Directory
Phase 3
Application Installation
(NAL + Ztoolkit Logic Rules Hook)
Phase 4
Update Default User Profile

42. Imaging Process

43. ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
ZENworks PXE stack
BASH Prompt
ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
Preboot Services Menu
PXE Boot

44. ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
ENGL Zim
ENGL Zim
ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
PXE Boot

45. ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
ENGL Zim
Security
ENGL Zim
ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
PXE Boot

46. ENGL Zim Enhanced security
Prevent unauthorized access to ZENworks imaging
Secure ZENworks CDROM/PXE using eDirectory/password
Restrict access to the ZENworks BASH prompt
Customized messages
Script wizard

47. ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
ENGL Zim
Security
Menus
ENGL Zim
ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
PXE Boot

48. ENGL Zim Imaging Menus Reduce ZENworks training costs
Restrict access to the BASH prompt
Display imaging menus based on eDirectory identity
Low maintenance
Minimal training
Login… Restore… Go!
Script wizard

49. ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
ENGL Zim
Security
Menus
Automation
ENGL Zim
ZENworks Imaging Linux Environment
PXE Boot

50. ENGL Zim Automated imaging
Add-on Image
Windows OEM Drivers
Base Image
Universal Image (post-Sysprep)
Add-on Image
Hotfixes
Novell Components (Client/Agent)
ENGL Ztoolkit (build process)

51. ENGL Zim Automated imaging… OEM drivers
; Images lookup file (images.ini)
[ACER]
TravelMate 270 = drivers-acer-travelmate-270, laptop
[DELL*]
Latitude D600 = drivers-dell-latitude-d600, laptop
Latitude D610 = drivers-dell-latitude-d610, laptop
OptiPlex GX270 = drivers-dell-optiplex-gx270, desktop
OptiPlex GX280 = drivers-dell-optiplex-gx280, desktop

52. ENGL Zim Automated imaging… Multilanguage
Add-on Image
Windows MUI Pack
Add-on Image
Windows OEM Drivers
Add-on Image
ENGL Ztoolkit (build process)
Add-on Image
Novell Components (Client/Agent)
Add-on Image
Hotfixes
Base Image
Universal Image (post-Sysprep)

53. ENGL Zim Automated imaging… Multilanguage
; Site lookup file (sites.ini)
; Example using subnet to identify site
[ ]
TimeZone=China Standard Time
SystemLocale=0804
UserLocale=0804
InputLocale=0804:0804
MUI=CHS

54. Deployment

55. Workstation Imaging Manual Automated Lights-out PXE/CDROM/USB
Restore menu
Image restore (hardware detection)
Automated
ZENworks registered workstations
Lights-out
Workstation objects
Script wizard

56. ENGL Zim Demonstration
zimwiz

57. Workstation Imaging User Image Provisioning
Using Ztoolkit ActiveX Control
Automate ZENworks imaging from a Windows shortcut
Create images e.g. Backup machine
Restore images e.g. Rebuild / OS migration
Distribute icon using NAL
Script wizard

58. Workstation Imaging Cloning
Build “master” clone workstation
Using normal Build Process
Includes applications
Run Ztoolkit Clone Wizard
Removes workstation identity
Prepares post-imaging process
Restore clone image to identical hardware
Computer name is set
ZENworks registration + workstation group membership
Script wizard

59. Summary
zimwiz

60. Bringing everything together

61. Benefits ENGL Imaging Toolkit 4 Includes Zim, Ztoolkit and Zwake
Simplifies and enhances OS deployment and imaging
Modular build process
Fully automated
Customizable
Secure
Reduces training costs
Reduces maintenance costs

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