Collect licensing information, check system requirements, evaluate product configuration options, and make deployment choices.
Thorough preparation is the first step toward a successful deployment. Follow this essential checklist after you obtain your product licenses.
Collect licensing information and install licensing utilities
- Understand the general process for installing the type of license you purchased. For a network license deployment, know your license server name and the license server model (single, distributed, or redundant) specified at the time of purchase.
- Skip this step if you have a single-user license based on your Autodesk Account credentials. Locate the serial number and product key for each network licensed product. You can find them on the product packaging if your purchased media or in the email message confirming your download or upgrade from Autodesk.
- Install and activate required network administrator tools and utilities. For example, install Network License Manager (NLM).
Review system requirements and configuration options
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System requirements. Confirm that your network, servers, and client computers meet the
system requirements for each product included in the deployment.
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Languages. If your product is available in multiple languages, choose the language for each deployment. You can include languages when you create a deployment or a deployment configuration, but not when you modify a deployment.
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Configuration options. Evaluate product configuration options, which vary from product to product. For example, products may include options for search paths, location of support files, or the inclusion of extensions and log files.
Choose deployment options
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Network share. Identify the server on which to create a shared folder containing the administrative image.
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Classic or improved installation?
Find out if your product uses classic or improved installation services.
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Configuration Manager. Consider use of other tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM) and script-based methodologies for the deployment.