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Manager. At the prompt, enter ipconfig /all and note the Host Name
entry.
If I choose to create a log file, what kind of
information does the log file contain?
There are two types of log files that can be generated that monitor information
about deployments and installations.
The Network log file keeps a record of all workstations that run the
deployment. The log lists the user name, workstation name, and the status
of the installation. Refer to this file for status information and details about
problems that users may have encountered during installation.
The Client log file contains detailed installation information for each
workstation. This information may be useful in diagnosing installation
problems. The client log is located in the \Temp directory of each client
workstation.
What is an administrative image (MSI) file?
An administrative image is a collection of shared file resources created during
the deployment process and is used by deployments to install the program to
networked workstations. An MSI file is a Microsoft Installer file.
What is the impact of selecting all products to be
included in the administrative image?
If you elect to include all products in your deployment, the administrative
image will be larger.
You should select all products only when you create multiple deployments
from this image and prefer not to use the installation DVD. If there are products
you rarely or never use, and you do not expect to create additional
deployments, you should only select a subset of products.
You can still create a deployment at a later date, and include additional
products, but you need to create a new administrative image. You need the
installation media to do so.
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