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HP Kayak XA 05xx Implementation Manual

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  • Page 1 Implementation Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 HP ConfigTailor — An Overview ......1 HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM Contents ......Viewing CD-ROM contents on line .
  • Page 4 Upgrading from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1 ..39 Adding Platform-Support to your Deployment Database ..42 4 Client Tasks ........43 Remote Installation from a Deployment Database to a Client PC workstation .

  • Page 5: Hp Configtailor - An Overview

    HP ConfigTailor — An Overview HP ConfigTailor is a software deployment and recovery tool—a complete solution for helping MIS staff and end-users quickly, easily and reliably install their corporate operating environment onto HP Kayak PC Workstations. This new tool is a powerful suite of software utilities that build upon the unattended setup features incorporated into Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to allow simultaneous and unattended installation of complete operating environments onto multiple PC...
  • Page 6 1 HP ConfigTailor — An Overview The following diagram illustrates the client/server software distribution process using HP ConfigTailor: STEP 1: Create the Deployment Database STEP 2: Define custom configuration profiles CD-ROM MIS Console Deployment Database STEP 4: Update the database with the latest versions downloaded from the HP ConfigTailor support web site.

  • Page 7: Hp Configtailor Cd-Rom Contents

    1 HP ConfigTailor — An Overview HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM Contents 2 For customers with smaller operations, the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM has utilities to install and recover your operating environment. Your Windows NT 4.0 operating system and HP Kayak PC Workstation drivers, utilities and licensed applications are installed with ease by booting from the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM These utilities are described in detail in “Local Installation”...

  • Page 8: Viewing Cd-Rom Contents On Line

    1 HP ConfigTailor — An Overview HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM Contents installation or local recovery processes. These files are located on the CD-ROM under: \NT4\preload\.. 2 Update format, to reinstall a driver, HP-utility or software application while the operating system is running. Note that software applications in this format support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems.
  • Page 9 1 HP ConfigTailor — An Overview HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM Contents For HP ConfigTailor 1.1: a Insert the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. b The welcome screen (shown on page 12) will appear on your default web browser. c Click on View CD-ROM Contents. You will be linked to a short description of the task you have selected.
  • Page 10 1 HP ConfigTailor — An Overview HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM Contents English...

  • Page 11: How To Create A Deployment Database

    How to Create a Deployment Database Using the Hewlett-Packard ConfigTailor deployment process to remotely install software onto multiple PC workstations is a multi-step process: 1 First, install HP ConfigTailor onto the PC you choose to be the deployment database server (see “Installing HP ConfigTailor” on page 8).

  • Page 12: Installing Hp Configtailor

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor Installing HP ConfigTailor Any PC can act as the deployment database server providing that it meets the following criteria: It is running under Windows NT 4.0. • It is accessible by the client PC Workstations via a NetBEUI network. •...

  • Page 13: Installing Hp Configtailor 1.0

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor Installing HP ConfigTailor 1.0 NOTE HP ConfigTailor 1.0 was the first release of the product and only supports HP Kayak XA05xx PC workstations. HP ConfigTailor 1.1 adds greater functionality and increased platform support, and is therefore the recommended version for first-time installations.
  • Page 14 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor 2 Read the entire welcome screen. It explains that you can either use the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM to set up a software deployment database on the server of your choice, or locally install HP-supplied software directly from the CD-ROM onto your Kayak PC Workstation.
  • Page 15 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor d After the packages have been copied, you will be requested to remove the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM and insert the Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack CD-ROMs. The required operating system files will then be copied to your server.

  • Page 16: Installing Hp Configtailor 1.1

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor Installing HP ConfigTailor 1.1 This procedure describes a first-time installation of HP ConfigTailor 1.1. For information on how to upgrade from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1, please refer to “Upgrading from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1”...
  • Page 17 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor 3 The Setup utility will open an HP ConfigTailor Installation screen. The installation procedure is as follows: a Select the HP Kayak PC workstation models that you will have as clients.
  • Page 18 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Installing HP ConfigTailor 4 After Setup is complete, it is imperative that you share the folders where HP ConfigTailor is installed using certain naming conventions. To share the HP Software folder: a Open Windows Explorer. b By clicking once, highlight the folder containing software utilities and applications—by default: c:\program files\HP ConfigTailor\HP Software...

  • Page 19: Setting Up Software Lists (Hp Configtailor 1.1 Only)

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Setting up Software Lists (HP ConfigTailor 1.1 Only) access it by clicking on Start>Programs>HP ConfigTailor>ConfigTailor Toolbar. The HP ConfigTailor toolbar contains six icons corresponding to the different utilities you need to create and maintain your deployment database as well as an online help utility.

  • Page 20: Creating A New Software List

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Setting up Software Lists (HP ConfigTailor 1.1 Only) window will prompt you to either create a new software list, or open an existing software list, as below: NOTE If you click Cancel, you will be directed to the Software List Manager main window (shown on page 17).
  • Page 21 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Setting up Software Lists (HP ConfigTailor 1.1 Only) 2 A New Software List window will open, prompting you to specify both the operating system and the platform, and then assign a name to the new software list. Every software list is specific to a single HP Kayak PC workstation platform/model and a single choice of operating system version, so you must complete these fields.

  • Page 22: Modifying An Existing Software List

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Setting up Software Lists (HP ConfigTailor 1.1 Only) 3 HP ConfigTailor will scan the deployment database for those device drivers and software packages applicable to the platform specified, and they will appear in the scrolling window on the left. Select those packages that you wish to include in the new software list by highlighting them and clicking on Add.

  • Page 23: Deleting A Software List

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Setting up Software Lists (HP ConfigTailor 1.1 Only) 2 The Open Software List window will appear, as below. Select the software list that you wish to modify. 3 You will return to the Software List Manager window. The packages included in the software list will appear in the scrolling window to the right.

  • Page 24: Creating And Modifying Configuration Profiles Using The Configuration Wizard Utility

    2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility 2 The Software List Manager will display the software list. 3 In the “Software list” menu, select “Delete” or click on the “Delete” icon in the menu bar.
  • Page 25 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility workstation platforms are used. When the users of the client PC workstations perform a remote installation from the deployment database, HP ConfigTailor 1.1 will detect the platform type and load the appropriate software list automatically.
  • Page 26 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility 2 To create a new configuration profile, click on Add. A window will appear prompting you to enter the name of the new profile (up to 8 characters in length).
  • Page 27 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility NOTE During remote installation onto client PC workstations, the user will be prompted to confirm or complete the information given in the configuration profile, so certain information fields may be kept generic or blank if needed.
  • Page 28 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility b Process Configuration - Use these options in this window (shown below) to specify at what point during the remote deployment process the installation should be interrupted. Interrupting the installation process gives you the chance to upload a disk image to the server or duplicate hard disk drives.
  • Page 29 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility c Network Configuration - You can use these options to specify whether to activate the network on client PC workstations that use this profile. If you choose Yes, you can choose to enter default values for the following fields: The name of the workgroup or domain to which the client PC...
  • Page 30 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility To delete a network protocol from the list, select the protocol to delete and click Remove. To view the properties of the TCP/IP protocol, select TCP/IP from the list and click Properties.
  • Page 31 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility In HP ConfigTailor 1.1, you must: Specify the operating system language. • Add the software list(s) to be included in the configuration • profile.
  • Page 32 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility e Partition Configuration - Here you specify how the client PC workstation’s main hard disk partition is to be prepared for the deployment process. A default (maximum) installation (Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, HP-supplied drivers utilities, and all available licensed programs) requires an installation partition of at least...
  • Page 33 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility you choose is large enough to hold all the components that you intend installing on the client PC workstations that use this configuration profile. For the situation where the current FAT16 partition on the client PC workstation is larger than the partition size you have defined, you can choose to reduce the partition to the size you defined...
  • Page 34 2 How to Create a Deployment Database Creating and Modifying Configuration Profiles using the Configuration Wizard Utility English...

  • Page 35: Maintaining Your Deployment Database

    Maintaining Your Deployment Database Once your deployment database has been set up, HP ConfigTailor provides a number of utilities to enable you to maintain it. All of these utilities are accessible from the ConfigTailor toolbar (in version 1.1 only) or by selecting Start>Programs>HP ConfigTailor (all versions): Add/Remove Packages: A utility for adding and removing software •...

  • Page 36: Add/Remove Packages

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Add/Remove Packages In addition to describing the above utilities, this chapter will also explain how to: Upgrade your HP ConfigTailor 1.0 deployment database to HP • ConfigTailor 1.1 in order to take advantage of HP ConfigTailor’s latest features, while keeping your existing configuration profiles.
  • Page 37 3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Add/Remove Packages From this window, click Continue. HP ConfigTailor will scan the deployment database’s software packages and list them in the Add/Remove Packages window (shown below). Only the HP ConfigTailor 1.1 version is shown. The HP ConfigTailor 1.0 version is similar but does not contain icon-links.

  • Page 38: Adding Packages

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Add/Remove Packages Adding Packages NOTE In HP ConfigTailor 1.0, in order to add a new version of an existing package (an updated version of an existing driver, for example), you must remove the old version befor adding the new one. In HP ConfigTailor 1.1, different versions of the same package can coexist in the deployment database.

  • Page 39: Removing Packages

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Add/Remove Packages 3 HP ConfigTailor will now show a message telling you which software you have selected, which operating system it should be run under and for which HP Kayak PC Workstation platform it is applicable. Click Ok to confirm your choice, or Cancel if you do not wish to continue.

  • Page 40: Add/Remove Operating System Version

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Add/Remove Operating System Version Add/Remove Operating System Version To add or remove operating system versions, click on the icon in the HP ConfigTailor toolbar for “Add/Remove Operating System Version” or select Start>HP ConfigTailor>Add Remove Operating System Versions. A window describing the utility will appear.

  • Page 41: Adding Operating System Versions

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Add/Remove Operating System Version Adding Operating System Versions This utility allows you to add a new language version of Windows NT 4.0 (to a maximum of 6 language versions) or a new Service Pack release: 1 Click Add.

  • Page 42: Database Inventory/Check

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Database Inventory/Check Database Inventory/Check You can use this utility (called Database Inventory in HP ConfigTailor 1.1 and Database Check in HP ConfigTailor 1.0) to display a list of all the PC workstation device drivers currently stored in the deployment database.

  • Page 43: Upgrading From Hp Configtailor 1.0 To Hp Configtailor 1.1

    Using this information, you can compare the current version of the driver stored in the deployment database with the latest versions available on Hewlett-Packard’s Web Site which you can link to directly from this window (the URL is http://www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport). Upgrading from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1...
  • Page 44 3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Upgrading from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1 4 A Platform Selection screen will appear, allowing you to select those HP Kayak PC Workstation models that you will support as clients on your deployment database. If you wish to support additional HP Kayak PC workstation platforms on your deployment database, you should select them now.
  • Page 45 3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Upgrading from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1 Pre-Existing HP Configuration Profile and Software List Generated by upgrading to HP ConfigTailor 1.0 ConfigTailor 1.1 Configuration Profile Installation Installation Profile Profile Contents of Type and Type and Software List Name Name...

  • Page 46: Adding Platform-Support To Your Deployment Database

    3 Maintaining Your Deployment Database Adding Platform-Support to your Deployment Database Adding Platform-Support to your Deployment Database If, after setting up your HP ConfigTailor 1.1 deployment database, you find you need to add support for additional HP Kayak PC Workstation models, you can do so by: 1 Follow steps 1—4 of “Upgrading from HP ConfigTailor 1.0 to HP ConfigTailor 1.1”...

  • Page 47: Client Tasks

    Client Tasks This chapter describes tasks that are performed from client PC workstations, such as remotely installing software from the deployment database to a client PC workstation. It also details how the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM can be used to locally install or recover software applications such as HP utilities and drivers.
  • Page 48 4 Client Tasks Remote Installation from a Deployment Database to a Client PC workstation 3 HP ConfigTailor will scan the hardware on the client PC and then give the user a choice between Remote Install, and Local Install or Reinstall/Repair. Remote Install allows you to install software from the deployment database using a configuration profile defined by the system administrator.

  • Page 49: Pc Workstation

    4 Client Tasks Local Installation 6 HP ConfigTailor will now download the operating system version, drivers and software applications specified in the selected configuration profile from the deployment database. All software packages stored in the deployment database are in a special format designed to make their installation on client PC workstations completely automatic, with no manual intervention required by the user.

  • Page 50: Local Recovery, Reinstallation And Repair

    4 Client Tasks Local Recovery, Reinstallation and Repair 3 You will now be asked to choose between three installation options: Minimum. Installs only the Windows NT 4.0 operating system • and HP-specific drivers. Maximum. Installs Windows NT 4.0 and all HP-specific drivers, •...

  • Page 51: Locally Updating Drivers And Utilities

    HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM. Once you have completed your local installation, you can use the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM while your operating system is running to reinstall or update Hewlett-Packard supplied drivers and software utilities. English...
  • Page 52 4 Client Tasks Locally Updating Drivers and Utilities Insert the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The AutoRun feature will open the Welcome screen (shown on page 9 for HP ConfigTailor 1.0 and on page 12 for HP ConfigTailor 1.1) on your default web browser.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Common Problems

    Troubleshooting Common Problems This chapter describes some common problems encountered when using HP ConfigTailor, and how to solve them. CD-ROM Related Problems The CD-ROM “AutoRun” feature does not work properly. When the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM is inserted in the CD-ROM drive, the AutoRun feature should automatically launch the Welcome screen on your default web browser.

  • Page 54: Problems Related To Web Browser

    5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems related to Web Browser Problems booting on the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM. The client tasks ‘Remote Installation’, ‘Local Installation' and 'Local Recovery' all require booting the client PC workstation on the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM. To be able to boot from the HP ConfigTailor CD-ROM, your machine must be correctly configured.
  • Page 55 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems related to Web Browser Incorrect Printing of HP ConfigTailor HTML pages. If you are having problems printing the ConfigTailor HTML pages correctly, it is likely due to the web browser you are using. Some web browsers do not support the Java Applets contained in ConfigTailor’s HTML pages.
  • Page 56 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems related to Web Browser If this is the case, Netscape Communicator is not properly configured and you must reconfigure Netscape Communicator to be able to launch .EXE files. To do this: 1 Select the Edit Menu, then Preferences... 2 In the Preferences window, select Navigator\Applications.

  • Page 57: Problems Related To The Creation Of, Or Installation From, A Deployment Database

    5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems Related to the Creation of, or Installation from, a Deployment Database 2 Microsoft IE 3.02 also contains Java Virtual Machine related bugs, which are documented in the Microsoft Knowledge base (http://support.microsoft.com/). The following problems may occur: IE 3.02 loops forever after clicking on an HTML hyperlink in •...
  • Page 58 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems Related to the Creation of, or Installation from, a Deployment Database Solution: Declare the concerned folder as Shared by doing the following (for example, if you forgot to share the folder location you chose for Software): a Open Windows Explorer.
  • Page 59 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems Related to the Creation of, or Installation from, a Deployment Database During a Remote Install there is an error “The domain controller for this domain cannot be located”. This problem can arise during Remote Installation from a deployment database onto a client PC workstation if, in 'Confirm Network Installation', a message is displayed reporting that the client PC will belong to a Domain.
  • Page 60 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems Related to the Creation of, or Installation from, a Deployment Database If you do not want this error message to be displayed, in 'Remote Access Information', identify your PC as Member of Workgroup, instead of Member of Domain, to run the Remote Install. When complete, identify your PC as member of Domain (read above).

  • Page 61: Problems Related To Windows 95 Driver Versions

    5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems Related to Windows 95 Driver Versions Recall that: A Local Full Install requires 900 MB available on your hard disk. • A Remote Full Install requires 850 MB available on your hard disk. • Problems Related to Windows 95 Driver Versions Auto-detect problems when updating drivers under Microsoft Windows 95.
  • Page 62 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Problems Related to Windows 95 Driver Versions English...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Index Installing HP ConfigTailor 1.1, 12 missing file problems, 57 Add/Remove Operating System mouse problems, 51 utility, 36 Netscape cannot launch Add/Remove Packages utility, 32 local installation, 45 ConfigTailor, 51 Adding an Operating System version, 37 local recovery, 46 not enough space on hard disk, 56 adding packages, 34 local reinstall/repair, 46...
  • Page 64 Part Number D6738-90001 Revision 1.1- 01/99...

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