Prepare for a Configuration Manager deployment

Use this checklist to ensure that you're ready for deployment.

This workflow assumes that you have already set up a Configuration Manager environment. For information about preparing your environment, see the Microsoft guidelines: Prepare the Windows Environment for Configuration Manager.

People and processes

Define roles and responsibilities to:
- Run online deployment creation
- Download the administrative image
- Test the administrative image
- Create the Configuration Manager deployment
- Test the Configuration Manager deployment
- Roll out the Configuration Manager deployment
- Provide support during and after rollout
Identify specific user needs for the software that you're deploying.
Create an evaluation document based on user requirements.
Communicate upgrade activity to your organization. If running updates creates a network bottleneck, consider scheduling updates during off hours.

Systems and network

Check System Requirements and compatibility for each product.
Update your license server to support new product versions. Always use the latest version of Network License Manager (NLM). Download the latest version of Network License Manager.
Specify the license server on the client. See How to specify license servers using the ADSKFLEX_LICENSE_FILE environment variable.
Check whether you need to adjust network and security settings (such as proxy and firewall). See Proxy server settings changes required to unblock Autodesk applications and services.

Software

Create a network share for the administrative image.
For each product you are installing, create and download an administrative image from your Autodesk Account:
1. Sign in to Autodesk Account.
2. Locate the Deployment tab, under Products and Services. You can't access this tab unless you're a software coordinator or contract manager.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Download the administrative image.