Create Configurations (Endpoint Management Tools - Mac)
This article applies to: Endpoint Management Tools
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Configurations are collections of an OS, software packages, and printer and other settings. Configurations are deployed to workstations through an imaging process. However, unlike normal imaging, configurations are installed in a layered fashion, which lets admins dynamically add or remove parts of the configuration without requiring a complete rebuild of the image.
A configuration MUST include an OS image; other components are optional.
There are two types of configurations:
Standard Configurations
In most cases, Standard Configurations contain only the base Operating System and essential software that you plan on deploying to all of the computers in your environment. For example, OS X, Microsoft Office, Antivirus, Identity Finder, and plugins such as Java, Flash, Silverlight, etc.
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Launch Casper Suite folder) and log in with your NetID and password.
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On the toolbar, click Edit Configuration dialog box will open with the General tab displayed.
. An - Enter a Configuration Name and Description.
- Make sure is selected.
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Click the
tab. - Check .
- Enter a Username and Password (twice). While these are essentially "throw-away" credentials, we have suggestions on selecting a consistent username that will come in handy.
- Check .
- Check .
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Click Casper Admin tool.
. You'll see the new configuration in the left column of the - Drag OS and/or software items from your Repository, dropping them on the configuration folder in the left column.
- When done, from Casper's menu, select .
Smart Configurations
Smart Configurations are a quick way to set up several similar configurations, each based on a Standard Configuration with variations. For example, if a Standard Configuration includes your OS and essential software, you might then create one Smart Configuration that includes the Standard Configuration plus video editing software, and another that includes the Standard Configuration plus scripting tools, and so on.
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Launch Casper Suite folder) and log in with your NetID and password.
(from the -
On the toolbar, click Edit Configuration dialog box will open with the General tab displayed.
. An - Enter a Configuration Name and Description.
- Make sure is selected.
- For Parent Configuration, select the Standard Configuration you want to use as the base configuration. All of the components of the Standard Configuration will be included in your new Smart Configuration.
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Click Casper Admin tool, listed under the Standard (Parent) Configuration.
. You'll see the new configuration in the left column of the - Drag software items from your Repository, dropping them on the configuration folder in the left column.
- When done, from Casper's menu, select .
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