Distribute the NetMan Client

All of the stations connected with NetMan Desktop Manager require the NetMan Desktop Manager client component, called NetMan Client. The applies to Remote Desktop Session Hosts as well as to basic workstations. Installation of the NetMan Web Client on the client station is required only for starting applications from the web interface. The easiest way to install NetMan Client on other workstations is to use the NetMan Client Distributor. This NetMan Desktop Manager utility makes it easy to distribute the NetMan client from a central network location. The following provides an overview of the different installation methods.

NetMan Client Distributor

NetMan Client Distributor enables network-wide distribution of the NetMan client to all Remote Desktop Session Hosts and workstations. The stations must be connected to the network beforehand, and you will need the credentials required for access to the stations' Admin$ shares. NetMan Client Distributor gives you an overview of all stations in your Active Directory, or lists the stations based on the NetBIOS list. Symbols shown next to the station names indicate station status, and the Client Distributor also displays information regarding the operating system in use. For details on using the NetMan Client Distributor to install NetMan Client, see "NetMan Client Distributor".

Other software distributor

If you use a different software deployment tool, the NetMan Desktop Manager client can be distributed with that instead. You will find the required files in the <%NMHome%>\Client\Setup directory. For details on installing NetMan Client with a different software deployment program, see "Software Deployment".