1.6.8 Installing an agent on the computer by using the disk copy feature

Before distributing computers to users, install an agent on a model computer by using an installation set. After the installation is complete, execute the resetnid.vbs command on the model computer to reset the unique ID (host identifier) assigned to the model computer. Then, copy the entire contents of a hard drive of the model computer to a hard drive of each computer to be distributed, by using a tool or software specially designed for this purpose. After completing this task, distribute the computers to users.

Important

Before using the disk copy feature, make sure that you execute the resetnid.vbs command on the model computer (source computer). If you do not execute this command, the target computers become indistinguishable from the source computer.

If you duplicate an agent-installed virtual environment such as a VMWare environment, execute the resetnid.vbs command.

Advantage:: Because computers are distributed with agents installed and set up, users do not have to perform the installation task. This eliminates the risk of errors caused by operational mistakes made by users.
Disadvantage:: You can use this approach only for computers that are not distributed to users yet. When computers are already distributed to users, you cannot use this approach to install agents on them.

The following figure shows an overview of how an agent is installed through the disk copy feature:

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