Deployment via tasks

Steps to create deployment tasks:

Under Deploy, select Deployment Task under Deploy Image section.

Select Add Deployment Task

You can deploy the image either by generating a passcode or by using the MAC address.

1. By generating passcode:
   You can generate a unique 4 or 6 digit code and enter this code in the target computer to deploy the image. Ensure that the target computer connects to the Central Server. You can also view the authentication code, set for various deployment tasks in the deployment tasks view.
2. By using the MAC address:
   You can add the computer details by specifying the computer's MAC address, IP address, and subnet mask details to remotely wake up the computer and initiate deployment.

You can select the deployment method to deploy the images.

Kindly note that the Multicast deployment method is only available for On-premises environments.

• Multicast Deployment method

  In multicast deployment method, the server sends the image copy to multiple computers at the same time, preventing excess bandwidth consumption. For example, if you have purchased 100 bare metal machines and you want to deploy OS to them at the same time, you can choose the multicast method. The bandwidth consumption will be less in this method since the same copy of the OS image will be sent to all the target computers at a time. This method is recommended when you want to deploy images to multiple computers.

  Note:
  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is used for multicast deployment. Hence, ensure that the required network routers and switches must be IGMP enabled and correctly configured. The detailed information on configuring router and switches can be viewed in the documentation provided with the hardware.
  • For multicast deployment, the OS Deployment Server uses IP addresses between 239.255.20.20 and 239.255.20.29 and usually works with ports 20021 to 20030.If the specified ports are already in use or unavailable, the server will check the next port in sequence until it finds one that is free, continuing this process up to port 65535.
• Unicast Deployment method

  In unicast deployment method, the server sends the image copy to each computer one by one. For example, you might have a new joiner in your organization and you want to give a new system to him with a specific OS; you can choose the unicast deployment method. In this method, the server will send the OS image to each target computer separately. This method is recommended for deployment of up to 5 computers.

• Deployment waiting time

Specify the time interval for the target computers to connect to the server. The waiting time will be initiated once you click the Deploy Now button. If you enable the Schedule Deployment option, the waiting time will start at the scheduled time. During this time interval, the server will wait for the target computers to connect, and the deployment will be initiated once the target computer is connected to the server.

Note: Ensure that you set the required deployment waiting time since the authentication passcode has to be entered within the specified time to initiate deployment.

• Schedule Deployment

You can schedule the time interval for deployment based on the feasible time in your organization.