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3.2.4 Mass deployment of IBM data server client product

We have discussed general deployment methods for the DB2 server product in 2.2, “DB2 server deployment methods” on page 42 and these methods are also applicable to the IBM data server client. The general types of deployment methods involve either push deployment or pull deployment.

The push deployment method involves DB2 installation being initialized by a central location without any user intervention, while the pull deployment involves DB2 installation being initiated by each deployment target system on its own.

With the use of a deployment script, you have to ensure that the installation image is accessible to all deployment targets.

An example of the pull deployment method using a script is described in 2.2, “DB2 server deployment methods” on page 42.

The push deployment method usually involves an automated service such as rshd, sshd, Microsoft System Management Server, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, or other third party deployment software.

IBM data server client deployment on Windows

With Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), you can install DB2 products across a network, and set up the installation from a central location. The Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager is a new release of Microsoft Systems Management Server. An SMS/SCCM installation minimizes the amount of work the users will have to perform. This installation method is ideal if you want to roll out an installation based on the same setup on a large number of clients.

You must have at least SMS Version 2.0 installed and configured on your network for both your SMS server and SMS workstation. Refer to Microsoft's Systems Management Server Administrator's Guide for your platform for more details on how to:

￿Set up SMS (including setting up primary and secondary sites).

￿Add clients to the SMS system.

￿Set up inventory collection for clients.

When you are using SMS/SCCM, you have control over which response file you will use. You can have several different installation options, resulting in several different response files. When you configure the SMS/SCCM install package, you can specify which response file to use.

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