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Sameet
Asked: 2009-05-23 05:10:43 +0800 CST

Centrally install a software in Windows Domain Network

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How does this generally work?

Are logon scripts used? If yes, is there a standard script to trigger installation of softwares when a client logs on? (an example could really help)

Or is another method used?

installation active-directory

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  1. Best Answer

    Installing software remotely to computers on a domain is best done using group policy.

    This Microsoft KB article will show you the steps to be able to do this. However, this article is a bit more friendly.

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  2. Beware of using group policy. If you expect to have lots of sites or lots of OU's, using GPO will become real painful, real fast.

    I'd recommend an actual software distribution tool such as MS SCCM for software, and limiting Group Policy to what it's good at -- settings, user rights, etc.

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