Altiris Deployment Solution Guide for Blade Workstation Clients using Embedded OS 8.xx
Part number: 448182-002 Second edition: November 2007
Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Altiris eXpress is a trademark of Altiris, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Part number: 448182-002 Second edition: November 2007
Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who administers blade workstation client computers for the HP Blade Workstation Solution. HP assumes you are familiar with installing, configuring, and using the Altiris Deployment Solution.

Contents

1 Introduction
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2-1 Client documentation..... 5 Client software.... 5 Altiris Deployment Solution.... 6 Tabloid size pages.... 6
2 Client management overview
Building blocks.... 7 2-1-1 Download to client.... 7 2-1-2 Download to eXpress... 8 2-1-3 Capture.... 8 2-1-4 Deploy..... 8 2-1-5 Summary of Deployment Solution building blocks... 9 2-2 Multi-step operations..... 9 2-2-1 Cloning a client OS image... 10 2-2-2 Downloading and deploying an OS image... 10
3 Installing Altiris Deployment Solution
3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5
Downloading and installing Altiris Deployment Solution... 11 Patching Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1... 13 Installing Deployment Solution sample jobs... 13 Client computer boot order.... 14 Downloading an OS image to a client computer... 15 Downloading an OS image to the eXpress directory... 17 Capturing an OS image.... 19 Deploying an OS image.... 22 Modifying OS settings.... 26
4 Using Altiris Deployment Solution

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This guide provides information that you will need to download, capture, and deploy Embedded OS 8.xx on the following blade workstation client computers using Altiris Deployment Solution: HP Blade Workstation Client (formerly known as the HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client) HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client
Information on downloading, capturing, and deploying the operating system for the HP Compaq T5720 Thin Client is not provided in this guide. The reader is assumed to be knowledgeable about: Installing, configuring, and using Altiris Deployment Solution Configuring DHCP and PXE servers

1-1 Client documentation

For documentation that may be more current than the documentation originally included with your client computer, refer to the following websites: HP Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/bwclient_manuals HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/dc72_manuals
Please also check these websites for later versions of this document.

1-2 Client software

The software required to maintain your client computer is downloadable from the HP website. To find the downloadable software, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, select your language preference, and enter one of the following in the product search box, depending on your client computer: HP Blade Workstation Client HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client
On the next page, click Download drivers and software to view the downloadable software for your client computer. Figure 1-1 shows a partial listing of the software available for the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client. HP recommends that you use the latest software availablethis will provide the most complete Altiris support. In Figure 1-1, version 8 is the latest software available, and is recommended. Figure 1-1 Software for the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client

version 8

version 7

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1-3 Altiris Deployment Solution
With your purchase of the HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client or the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client, you are entitled to a version of Altiris Deployment Solution designed to manage your client computers. Chapter 3 describes how to download and install Altiris Deployment Solution.

1-4 Tabloid size pages

This document contains both letter size and tabloid size pages. Tabloid pages are included because they permit complex, multi-step processes to be documented on a single page. Tabloid pages are best viewed either on your computer monitor, or when printed on size B (11 inches by 17 inches) or ISO A3 (297 mm by 420 mm) paper. If you print this document, it is recommended that you use a printer capable of handling letter and tabloid size paper simultaneously. If your printer handles only letter size paper, you should specify, if available, scaling to letter size or scale to fit paper in the print dialog. This will ensure that figures on the tabloid pages are scaled to fit on letter size paper. Tabloid pages may also be printed individually if you have access to a tabloid-capable printer. Select Current Page in the print dialog, and select Properties to view the paper size and orientation options. Depending on your printer, paper size may be listed as tabloid, size B, or A3. Orientation should be set to landscape.

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This chapter provides an overview of the client management capabilities that are provide by Altiris Deployment Solution. Four basic capabilities (building blocks) are described first followed by a description of how these basic capabilities can be combined to perform more advanced operations. Chapter 4, Using Altiris Deployment Solution, describes each of these operations in detail.

2-1 Building blocks

The following four capabilities of the Altiris Deployment Solution are the building blocks upon which more advance operations are based: Download to clientDownload a client OS image (the USB Key Image) onto a USB key, and then install the OS image from the USB key onto a client computer. Download to eXpressDownload a client OS image (the Altiris Image) to the Deployment Solution eXpress directory. CaptureCreate a disk image of a client computer on the network, and store the disk image in the eXpress directory. DeployInstall an OS image over the network from the eXpress directory to a client computer.

2-1-1 Download to client

Downloading an OS image to a single client computer can be performed independently of Altiris Deployment Solution by following these two steps (see Figure 2-1): 1. Download the OS image (the USB Key Image) from the HP website, and store the image on a USB key. 2. Plug the USB key into the client computer, and install the OS from the USB key. Figure 2-1 Downloading an OS image to a client computer

USB Key Image

USB key

Download to Client

The Download to client details are described in Section 4-1, Downloading an OS image to a client computer. For information on downloading an OS image to multiple client computers, see Section 2-2-2, Downloading and deploying an OS image.
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2-1-2 Download to eXpress
With Download to eXpress, the OS image (the Altiris Image) is downloaded from the HP website directly to the Deployment Solution eXpress directory (see Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2 Download to eXpress

Altiris Image

eXpress directory

Download to eXpress

The Download to eXpress details are described in Section 4-2, Downloading an OS image to the eXpress directory.

2-1-3 Capture

Capturing an OS image is the process of transferring the OS image from a client computer to the Deployment Solution eXpress directory (see Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3 Image capture

Capture

Capturing an image is described in Section 4-3, Capturing an OS image.

2-1-4 Deploy

Deploying an image is the process of installing the OS image from the eXpress directory to one or more client computers (see Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 Image deployment

Deploy

Deploying an image is described in Section 4-4, Deploying an OS image.
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2-1-5 Summary of Deployment Solution building blocks
Figure 2-5 summarizes the four Deployment Solution building blocks. In the next section, these building blocks are combined to perform more advanced operations. These building blocks are described in detail in Chapter Error! Reference source not found. Figure 2-5 Building blocks
Capture Download to Client
eXpress directory eXpress directory
2-2 Multi-step operations
Using the four building blocks described previously, a number of multi-step operations can be performed, including: Cloning the OS from a client computer to one or more computers. Downloading an OS image and deploying it to one or more client computers.
Performing these multi-step operations is accomplished by sequentially performing the individual actions associated with each building block.
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2-2-1 Cloning a client OS image
Cloning a client OS image utilizes the Capture and Deploy building blocks (see Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6 Cloning an OS image
The steps to clone an OS image are: 1. 2. Capture the OS image from a client computer, and store the image in the Deployment Solution eXpress directory. Deploy the image from the eXpress directory to the target computers.
2-2-2 Downloading and deploying an OS image
Downloading and deploying an OS image to multiple computers utilizes the Download to eXpress and Deploy building blocks (see Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7 Downloading and deploying an OS image

The steps to download and deploy an OS image are: 1. Download the Altiris Image to the Deployment Solution eXpress directory. 2. Deploy the image from the eXpress directory to the target computers.
NOTE: The multi-step operations are not described further; instead, refer to the descriptions of each individual building block.
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This chapter describes how to download and install the Microsoft Windows version of Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1. Information is also provided on installing a required patch to Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1. NOTE: At the time of this writing, Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1 is the latest version available. HP recommends that you install later versions of Deployment Solution when they become available.
NOTE: Your complimentary copy of the Altiris Deployment Solution is governed by the Altiris Software Licensee Agreement, which you are deemed to have agreed to by installing the software. This complimentary copy of the software is non-transferable, and may only be used to remotely manage the HP blade workstation client computers or computers for which a client-side license has been purchased. Please review the terms of the license agreement before installing the software, by visiting http://www.altiris.com/legal/EULA-general.asp.
3-1 Downloading and installing Altiris Deployment Solution
To download and install Altiris Deployment Solution, perform the following steps: 1. Go to the website http://www.altiris.com/hptc, and click Download Deployment Solution. If this is your first visit to this website, youll be asked to provide demographics and business information. Otherwise, the product Deployment Solution for HP Thin Clients (Free Download) is displayed. Enter your e-mail address and click Submit.
2. The End User License Agreement is displayed nextclick YES, I agree if you agree with the terms of the license agreement. 3. On the next page, click Deployment Solution for Clients 6.8 SP1 (Windows). This brings up the dialog shown in Figure 3-1. This page also provides links to a number of documents, such as the HP Thin Client Management Getting Started Guide. Figure 3-1 Download dialog for Altiris Deployment Solution
4. Save the Altiris Deployment Solution executable file on your diskthis file is used below. 5. Click Check the Altiris Product Updates page for the latest Deployment Solution updates, and then select Altiris Deployment Solution. 6. Under Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8 Service Pack 1 select Download Product Update. 7. On the Download page, select Deployment Solution for Clients 6.8 SP1, and click Submit. 8. Click YES, I agree on the End User License Agreement page.

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9.Click Linux and FreeDOS Automation Environment for Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1, which brings up the dialog in Figure 3-2. Save the.frm file on your hard drive. Figure 3-2.frm file download
10. Double-click on the Altiris Deployment Solution file saved in Step 4, and follow the steps in the installation wizard to set up and configure Altiris Deployment Solution. During the installation process, youll be prompted for which preboot environment to use. Select Linux and, when prompted, specify the path to the.frm file. 11. For additional installation and configuration instructions, refer to the HP Thin Client Management Getting Started Guide available at http://altiris.com/upload/altiris_hpthinclients_gettingstarted.pdf.
NOTE: HP blade workstation clients are automatically recognized as license exempt when they first communicate with Altiris Deployment Solution. No license key needs to be activated in the Deployment Solution console to manage these systems.
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3-2 Patching Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1
A patch to Deployment Solution 6.8 SP1 is available to address an issue with partition alignment when deploying images. Installation of this patch is requiredto install the patch, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Go to the software website for your client computer as described in Section 1-2, Client software. Scroll down the list of client software to find the patch (see Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3 Altiris patch

3. To view the patch description and release notes, click on the highlighted link. To download the patch, click on Obtain software, save the zip file to your hard drive, and extract the individual files. 4. Depending on your preboot environment, replace the following files: Linux: Replace C:\Program Files\Altiris\eXpress\Deployment Server\Rdeploy\Linux\rdeployt with Rdeploy\Linux\rdeployt from the zip file. Windows: Replace C:\Program Files\Altiris\eXpress\Deployment Server\Rdeploy\Windows\rdeploy.exe with Rdeploy\Windows\rdeploy.exe from the zip file. Replace C: \Program Files\Altiris\eXpress\Deployment Server\Rdeploy\Windows\rdeployt.exe with Rdeploy\Windows\rdeployt.exe from the zip file. Replace C:\Program Files\Altiris\eXpress\Deployment Server\Rdeploy\DOS\rdeploy.exe with Rdeploy\DOS\rdeploy.exe from the zip file. Replace C: \Program Files\Altiris\eXpress\Deployment Server\Rdeploy\DOS\rdeployt.exe with Rdeploy\DOS \rdeployt.exe from the zip file.

5. From the Start menu, select Altiris>Deployment Solution>Configuration. Restart any sessions, consoles, or servers that are currently running.
3-3 Installing Deployment Solution sample jobs
A number of Deployment Solution sample jobs are available on the client software website to implement common capture and deployment tasks. To install the sample jobs, perform these steps: 1. 2. Go to the software website for your client computer as described in Section 1-2, Client software. Scroll down the list of client software to find the sample jobs file (see Figure 3-4).
Figure 3-4 Sample jobs file
3. To view the sample job description and release notes, click on the highlighted link. To download the sample jobs, click on Obtain software, and save the HPBWClientJobs.bin file to your hard drive.
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4.Bring up the Deployment Solution console. In the Jobs pane, right click the Samples folder, and select Import. Browse to the HPBWClientJobs.bin file, and select it. Figure 3-5 shows the sample jobs that are imported. Figure 3-5 Sample jobs
3-4 Client computer boot order
For all imaging operations described in this guide, the client computer boot order should be as shown in Figure 3-6. The boot order is set by pressing the F10 key during boot, selecting [language] > Storage > Boot Order, and following the instructions in the Boot Order screen. Figure 3-6 Client computer boot order
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This chapter provides information on using Altiris Deployment Solutionspecifically, each of the Deployment Solution building blocks is described.
4-1 Downloading an OS image to a client computer
This section provides details on the process to download an image from the HP website to a single client computer. As described previously, downloading an OS image to a client computer is a two-step process (see Figure 4-1): 1. 2. Download the OS image (the USB Key Image) from the HP website, and store the image on a USB key. Plug the USB key into the client computer, and install the OS from the USB key.
Figure 4-1 Downloading an OS image to a client computer

Figure 4-2 on the next page describes this process in detail.
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Figure 4-2

Download Softpaq

Run Softpaq

Default folder for Softpaq expansion

dskimg32.exe copies

IMG file to USB key. Image file
Contents of SP35381 folder
STEP 1: Download OS image to USB key

http://hp.com/support

NOTE: Download the latest version of the image
Load operating system on USB key (HD1) IMPORTANT: Determine the ID of the USB Key by running dskimg32.exe without parameters Plug USB key into Windows system
Plug USB Key into target system & reboot OPTIONAL: Use Device Manager to verify that the USB key is recognized as a disk drive.
STEP 2: Install client OS from USB key
The USB Key is mapped into HD1 (hard drive #1)
Click OK to reboot The IP address of the Altiris Deployment Server must be entered so that the client computer can establish contact with the server.
Enter IP address of Deployment Server

Remove USB key

Installing Client OS on DOM Client OS is running

Select Install Cleanly

4-2 Downloading an OS image to the eXpress directory
With Download to eXpress, the OS image (the Altiris Image) is downloaded from the HP website directly to the Deployment Solution eXpress directory (see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3 Download to eXpress directory
Figure 4-4 on the next page describes this process in detail.
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Figure 4-4

Find the Altiris Image for your blade workstation client
Read the End User License Agreement and indicate whether or not you agree

Select Save

Click on Obtain software http://hp.com/support
NOTE: Download the latest version of the Altiris Image
Select location to save Altiris Image file
Download status Download complete
IMPORTANT: The Altiris Image file will only be available if it is saved under the network share eXpress directory set up when Altiris Deployment Solution is installed.
4-3 Capturing an OS image
Capturing an OS image is the process of transferring the OS image from a client computer to the Deployment Solution eXpress directory (see Figure 4-5). Figure 4-5 Image capture
The process to capture the OS image differs between client software version 7 and client software version 8. The sample jobs provided by HP support the following client software versions: The LegacyCaptureImg job is used to capture client software version 7 and before. The CaptureImg job is used to capture client software version 8.
Section 3-3, Installing Deployment Solution sample jobs, describes how to download these sample jobs. Figure 4-6 on the next page describes the LegacyCaptureImg job, and Figure 4-7 on the subsequent page describes the CaptureImg job.

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Select Run Script and then click Modify to view script parameters
Select Create Disk Image and then click Modify to view capture parameters

Figure 4-6

Capture Capturing version 7 (and earlier) images using LegacyCaptureImg
Viewing the LegacyCaptureImg Job
Right click on CaptureImg to view its properties
Executing the LegacyCaptureImg Job
Select the desired schedule Drag job to computer
These are the steps youll see:

Figure 4-7

Capture Capturing version 8 images using CaptureImg
Viewing the CaptureImg Job
Executing the CaptureImg Job
Drag job to computer Select the desired schedule
Location of captured image:
4-4 Deploying an OS image
Deploying an image is the process of installing the OS image from the eXpress directory to one or more client computers (see Figure 4-8). Figure 4-8 Image deployment
There are two options for deploying OS images: Deploy the image while retaining the OS settings stored in partition 5. The sample job DeployKeepSettings deploys an OS image in this manner. Deploy the image while overwriting all OS settings. The sample job DeployImg deploys an OS image in this manner.
Section 3-3, Installing Deployment Solution sample jobs, describes how to download these sample jobs. Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10 on the next two pages describe the DeployKeepSettings job. Figure 4-11 on the subsequent page describes the DeployImg job.
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Figure 4-9

Select Create Disk Image and then click Modify -- note that partition 5 (p5) is being captured.
Viewing the DeployKeepSettings Job
Right click on DeployKeepSettings to view its properties
This step will store the Altiris Image on the disk.
This step will restore P5.

Figure 4-10

Executing the DeployKeepSettings Job

Drag job to computer

Select the desired schedule
Select Distribute Disk Image and then click Modify to view its parameters

Figure 4-11

Right click on DeployImg to view its properties
Viewing the DeployImg Job

image to be deployed

Executing the DeployImg Job
These are the steps youll see: Drag job to computer Select the desired schedule
4-5 Modifying OS settings
Altiris Deployment Solution provides the ImageExplorer tool to allow you to modify the OS settings of an image. Figure 4-12 on the next page shows how ImageExplorer is used to modify one of the OS settings files.
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Modify Settings

Figure 4-12

Bring up ImageExplorer

Select Open Image Select the image file to open
Select a settings file to edit
Change settings, for example, monitor_blank_time=60. Modified setting is applied automatically at next boot.