Chapter Nine

Managing Applications

Chapter ObjectivesIdentify the benefits of Zero Effort Networks (Z.E.N.works) as well as its software and hardware requirementsInstall Z.E.N.works on servers and clientsUse the Application Launcher to automate installation and access to software over the networkUse Z.E.N.Works to create workstation objects

Chapter ObjectivesUse Z.E.N.Works to manage user desktop environmentsUnderstand how to use Z.E.N.Works to manage workstations remotely

BenefitsApplication ManagementApplication Launcher allows you to distribute, upgrade, and manage applications.Workstation ManagementStore user and desktop configurations in NDS.Import workstations into NDS tree.Workstation InventoryRemote control

Requirements486/33 or higher processor16 MB RAM for Windows 9524 MB RAM for NTHard disk space:4 MB workstation24 MB full installationNew Novell NetWare Client32-bit NetWare Administrator

Installing Z.E.N.worksLog in using the Admin user.Insert the Novell Client CD-ROM to run the WinSetup program.Select the option to Install Z.E.N.works.

Install Z.E.N.works (2)A license agreement windows will be displayed.Click Yes to confirm license agreement and display the Setup Type window.Verify that the Typical option is selected and click Next to display a list of servers.

Install Z.E.N.works (3)Verify that the correct server and tree are checked and then click Next to display a language selection window.Verify that the English language is checked and then click Next to display the installation summary window.

Install Z.E.N.works (4)Verify that the options you want are selected and click Next to copy files to the server and workstation.The Context selection screen allows you to select the context where workstation auto-registration will start.

Install Z.E.N.works (5)Select [Root] to allow workstations to be registered throughout the entire tree. Users will then be given rights to register workstations in any container.Click Next to select the [Root] context and display the completion window.

Z.E.N.works ClientAfter Z.E.N.works is installed on the server each client should be updated. Z.E.N.works can run on the following clients. Windows 3.x (limited feature support)Windows 95/98Windows NT

Installing Z.E.N.works Client (1)Browse to the Public directory. Browse to \Client\Win95\ibm_enu and run the Setup program.Click Yes to agree to the license agreement.Click the Custom option and click Install to display the Protocol Preference window.

Installing Z.E.N.works Client (2)Select the protocol to be used. At this time use IPX only as TCP/IP will be added in chapter 10.Click Next to display the Login Authentication options window.Select the NDS log in option and click Yes.

Installing Z.E.N.works Client (3)At a minimum click:Novell Workstation Manager.Novell Distributed Print ServicesNetwork Management ResponderIf you have the full version of Z.E.N you can also select the Remote Control option.

Activity - Install Z.E.N.works ClientAfter Z.E.N.works is installed on the server, each client should be updated. Z.E.N.works can be installed manually or by using Novells Automatic Client Update. In this activity you will manually install the Z.E.N.works client on your workstation.

Managing ApplicationsWindows EnvironmentDynamic Link Library (DLL)Part of the program files copied to the workstation during installation of a software package. Certain DLL may be required to run an application.RegistryDatabase of Windows configuration information..Often modified during application installation to meet the configuration of the application software.

Application Launcher ComponentsNetWare Administrator Snap-inProvides logic to manage application objects.Snapshot UtilityUsed to determine the DLLs and Registry changes needed by an application.Application ObjectContains information on an application.Application Launcher utilities

NetWare Administrator SnapInExtends the capability of the 32-bit NetWare Administrator program through the APPSNP32.DLL.The APSND32.DLL is located in the SYS:PUBLIC\WIN32\SNAPINS directory.Necessary to create, modify, and display application object details and new container and user property pages.

The SnapShot UtilityCertain applications require workstation Registry changes and DLLs in order to run.The SnapShot utility is used to take a picture of the workstation before and after the installation of an application.SnapShot uses the before and after shots to create an Application Object Template (AOT) file that is needed by Application Launcher to automatically update other computers to run the applications.

Using SnapShot (1)Start the SnapShot program. Browse to: F:\Public\SnapshotRun SnapShot.exeSelect Standard to display the application object name window.

Using SnapShot (2)Type in the Application name and then click in the Application icon title. By default the application title will be the same as the application name.Click Next to display the AOT File location window.

Using SnapShot (3)Use this window to specify where the Application software files will be stored. All the application files used during the installation will be copied to this directory and given a special AOT extension.Click Next to continue.

Using SnapShot (4)In this window you need to specify the location where SnapShot will store your AOT files.By default select the same location as you used for your installation files.Click Next to continue.

Using SnapShot (5)In the drive scan window specify which drives SnapShot should scan to any installation changes.In addition to drive C: specify any other drive letters where the software will be installed.Click Next to continue.

Using SnapShot (6)After drives have been selected the SnapShot utility takes a snapshot of the current computer configuration. This may take several minutes. After the snapshot is complete the Run Application window will be displayed.Click the Run Application button and install your software.

Using SnapShot (7)During application installation record the applications directory.After the installation is complete click Next in the Run Application window.In the Application Installation window enter the path to the application files and click Next to continue.

Using SnapShot (8)The SnapShot utility will now scan the drives and take a snapshot of the Registry after the installation. It will then use this information to create an AOT file in the directory you specified.This process will take several minutes and then a completion window will be displayed showing the name and location of the AOT files. Click Finish to exit the SnapShot utility.

Activity - Using SnapShotIn this activity you will use the SnapShot utility to install a copy of the NetScape software and create the installation and AOT files that can be used to distribute the application to other workstations.

Application ObjectsApplication objects store configuration and user access information.Path to executable files.Required workstation operation system and hardware requirements.Required drive letter mappings.Users, groups, or containers Registry Settings.

Creating Application Objects (1)Launch NetWare AdministratorHighlight a container.Press [Ins] and select Application Object type.Select how the application object is to be created.Simple (no AOT file).From AOT file.Duplicate object.

Creating Application Objects (2)If creating from a AOT file, enter the path to the directory where the AOT file is located and click next.

Creating Application Objects (3)Verify that the Customize Application window contains the path to the installation and target file. The installation files were copied by SnapShot with an AOT extension.The target path is where the executable files will be placed.

Creating Application Objects (4)Click Finish to create the application object.Double-click the application object to view and customize its properties. IdentificationPath to ExecutableSystem RequirementsAssociationsSelect users, groups, containers

Activities - Application ObjectsIn the first activity you will create an application object for Netscape from the AOT file.In the second activity you will configure the application object for its system requirement, valid users, and executable path.

Delivering the ApplicationApplication Launcher software runs on user workstation and displays application icons.Wrapper - determines which launcher to runNAL.EXELauncher - displays launcher window with icons for the clientNALW31 - Windows 3.xNALWIN32 - Windows 95/98 and NT

Starting Application LauncherPlace NAL.Exe command in login script.Use scheduler on Z.E.N.works clients.Double-click clock and notepad icon in status bar.Place NAL.Exe command in the workstation property package associated with the workstations.

Activity - Delivering ApplicationsIn this activity you first simulate installing installing Netscape on another computer by removing the Netscape applications from your computer.Next you will modify your container login script to run the wrapper software.To test application delivery you will need to log in as Kellie and then verify that NetScape is automatically re-installed on your computer.

Managing WorkstationsWindows PoliciesPolicies contain configuration information that is placed in the Registry of a workstation at login.NDS Policy Package ObjectsWorkstation Policy PackagesUser Policy Packages

Workstation Policy PackageComputer PoliciesPath to Windows Setup filesRun options (start Application Launcher)RestrictionsPrinter PoliciesInventoryAutomatically update hardware information on workstationRemote Control PoliciesEnable or disable remote controlSet user associations and alert options

User Policy PackageComputer system policiesSet restrictions on options such as using Network NeighborhoodDesktop PreferencesSet default wall paper, screen saver, etcWorkstation Import PolicyEnable importing of workstationsSet location and name information

Activity - Create User Policy PackageIn this activity you will use NetWare Administrator to create a user policy package that you will use in the next activity to import your workstation into the NDS tree.

Importing a WorkstationBenefits:Allows inventory information about the computers configuration and hardware to be stored in NDS.Allows workstation packages to be applied to an individual workstation or all workstations in a container.Allows use of the remote control feature to be used to manage a workstations.

Steps to Import a WorkstationWorkstation Import Policy is enabledWorkstation is registered when a user logs in.WSREG32.EXE run from login scriptWSREG32.DLL run from Z.E.N.works scheduler.Workstation is imported using NetWare Administrator.Workstation is re-registered in the tree the next time a user logs in.

Enable Workstation Policy

Import Workstation

Activity - Importing a WorkstationIn this activity you will perform the following steps:Enable the Workstation Import policy.Register your workstation.Import the workstation.Re-register your workstation and verify that it exists in the tree.

Activity - Standard User DesktopIn this activity you will use the Computer System policy along with the Desktop Preferences policy to setup a desktop environment that will restrict certain Windows features and provide a standard look to all workstations.

Remote Management FeaturesReduces the number of trips to user workstations.View workstation screen in a window of your computer.Use your keyboard and mouse to operate the remote computer.Provides security Allows only designated users to control specific computers.Provides notification to user of remote workstation.

Remote Control RequirementsRequires full version of Z.E.N.worksRemote workstation must run the Wuser.exe program. (Wuser for Windows 3.x)Can be enabled through:User Policy packageWorkstation Policy package (overrides user policy)Directly through the workstation object (overrides both workstation and user policies)

Chapter SummaryZ.E.N.works functions:Application ManagementWorkstation ManagementRemote ControlImplementation of Z.E.N.works.Install on Server.Update workstation to new Z.E.N.works client.

Chapter SummaryApplication Launcher ComponentsNetWare Administrator Snap-inSnapShot UtilityApplication objectsApplication launcher softwareCreating an Application using SnapShotSpecify location of filesInstall software through SnapShotSnapShot creates Installation files and Application Object Template (AOT).Create and configure associated application object.

Chapter SummaryPolicy PackagesWorkstation Policy PackageComputer policiesPrinter policiesRemote controlInventoryUser Policy PackageDesktop Preferences policyComputer system policyRemote Control policyWorkstation Import policy

Chapter SummaryImporting a WorkstationNecessary in order to manage a workstation and apply workstation policies to workstations.Steps:Enable the User Workstation Policy.Register the workstation using the WsReg32 software.Import the workstation.Re-register the workstation.

Chapter SummaryRemote ControlProvides the ability to manage remote workstations from your computer.Uses NDS to limit who can access remote workstations.Requires full version of Z.E.N.worksProvides notification to operator of remote computer.Can be configured to allow an operator to permit or not permit remote access to their workstation.