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Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Maya Installation Guide
- Quick Start to Maya Installation
- Maya Installation
- Stand-Alone Installation
- Network Administration and Deployment
- Distributing an Autodesk Program
- Install mental ray for Maya satellite
- Installation Troubleshooting
- General Installation Issues
- How can I check my graphics card driver to see if it needs to be updated?
- What is the text editor used for?
- What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
- How do I access my documentation?
- What is SAMreport-Lite?
- Deployment Issues
- Networking Issues
- Uninstall and Maintenance Issues
- General Installation Issues
- Glossary of Installation Terms
- Autodesk Licensing Guide
- Stand-Alone Licensing Guide
- Network Licensing Guide
- Network Licensing
- Plan Your Network Licensing
- Network License Manager
- Network License Tools
- Network Licensing FAQs
- What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
- How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or network to stand-alone?
- How do I change the license server information I entered during the installation?
- What is Internet Explorer used for?
- Where can I find more information on troubleshooting network licensing?
- Glossary of Licensing Terms
- Index
product disc(s) to that directory. You may also want to create directories for
service packs, extensions, and your own customization tools.
You can use any of the following methods to run an installation script:
■ Run the script manually at each individual workstation. To run the
installation, paste the script into the Run dialog box or run it from the
Windows command prompt.
■ Send an email with the UNC path to each user who should run the script.
To run the script, the user follows your instructions.
■ Email the script to each user with instructions for use.
■ Set up the script so that it runs on login.
Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment
With group policies, you can advertise and install a program by assigning a
deployment to computers. A deployment that is assigned to a computer can
be used by any user of that computer. Generally, you would assign the
deployment to a computer that is used by a large number of users.
NOTE Autodesk products are designed to be installed on a computer so that any
user who logs on to the computer can run the software. If you assign a deployment
to a specific user rather than a computer, you may encounter problems when a
second specified user tries to install or uninstall a copy of the program.
The following outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using group
policies.
Advantages
■ Works well with deployment functionality.
■ Allows you to add custom files through the deployment wizard.
■ Allows deployment to workstations.
Disadvantages
■ Prohibits the passing of command-line parameters to an MSI executable.
You must use scripts instead.
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