2014
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Autodesk Installation Overview and FAQ
- What's New in the 2014 Installation Guide
- Installation Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I have lost my serial number or product key?
- Why do I need to activate a product after installation?
- Can I install Autodesk products from a website?
- How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
- How do I change my license type?
- Where can I find product license information after installation?
- After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?
- Autodesk Network Administrator's Guide
- Network Administration and Deployment
- What's New in the 2014 Network Administrator's Guide
- About Deployments
- Language Pack Deployment
- Check Deployment Readiness
- Ensure .NET 3.5 Support for Windows 8
- Determine the Installation Type
- Determine the License Server Model
- Configure Individual Products
- Include Additional Software
- Include Service Packs
- Create a Network Share
- Create a Deployment
- Create a Combined 32- and 64-bit Deployment
- Modify a Deployment
- Direct Users to the Administrative Image
- Uninstall Deployed Products
- Alternative Distribution Methods
- Installation Questions
- Licensing Questions
- Deployment and Networking Questions
- Where should deployments be located?
- When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later?
- What are profiles of user preferences?
- What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs?
- Where can I check if service packs are available for my software?
- How do I extract an MSP file?
- How should I configure a network license server for a firewall?
- Uninstall and Maintenance Questions
- How can I see what is included in a default installation?
- Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features?
- How do I install tools and utilities after installing my product?
- When should I reinstall the product instead of repairing it?
- Do I need the original media to reinstall my product?
- When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system?
- Glossary
- Network Administration and Deployment
- Autodesk Licensing Guide
- Introduction
- Stand-Alone Licensing
- Network Licensing
- Planning Your Network Licensing
- Understanding Your Network License
- Running the Network License Manager
- Using Other Features of Network Licensing
- Frequently Asked Questions about Network Licensing
- Autodesk Navisworks 2014 Installation Supplement
- Index
Glossary
activate Part of the Autodesk software registration process, it allows you to
run a product in compliance with the product's end-user license agreement.
administrative image A collection of shared file resources created by the
deployment process and used to install the program to network computers.
deployment The process of installing Autodesk products to one or more
computers on a network.
hot fix Autodesk terminology for a minor application patch that contains a
few code fixes.
installation image A deployment that consists of one or more MSI files and
their associated data files, any associated transforms, additional user-specified
custom files, profile, and registry settings.
language family A set of languages (core product, plus language packs) that
are distributed together, typically based on a geographic grouping. Languages
are not distributed in this way for all Autodesk products.
language pack A set of installed files, used by some Autodesk products, that
enable the user to work in the application in the language specified by the
language pack.
License Transfer Utility A tool used to transfer a stand-alone license for an
Autodesk product from one computer to another, using Autodesk servers.
Both the source and target computers require Internet access.
multi-seat stand-alone installation A type of installation in which multiple
stand-alone seats of the product are installed using a single serial number.
network license installation A type of installation in which the product is
installed on multiple computers, but the distribution of licenses is handled
by the Network License Manager.
patch A software update to an application.
service pack Autodesk terminology for a major application patch that typically
includes many code fixes.
silent mode An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input.
No dialog boxes are presented that require interaction from the user.
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