Although this section of Getting Started focuses on the Typical install option so that you can become acquainted with all of the features of the ZfD product, there are actually three install options you can choose from when installing ZfD:
NOTE: PXE is included in the installation program by default if you choose a Typical install option. You must choose Imaging (PXE) if you want to install PXE in the Custom or Product install options. PXE is part of ZfD 3.2 Preboot Services, which must be purchased separately.
The ZfD Typical install option is designed to install all ZfD components at one time on the servers you select. It extends the schema of the NDS tree, copies the appropriate files to the server or servers, and creates the new Application objects in the server's container.
For administrators who know that they want to use all of the components, this can save time. In a test environment, for example, the need to evaluate the entire ZfD product may indicate choosing this option. The components that are installed in a Typical Install include:
The ZfD Product install option is designed to install selected groups of ZfD components on the servers you select. For administrators who know that they want to select a specific group or groups of components, this can save time. In a test environment, for example, the need to evaluate only the components relevant to your business may indicate choosing this option. The following groups can be individually selected when you choose the Product Install:
You can select the specific parts of the products you select for installation, including files, schema extensions, NDS Objects, and support for PXE (also called ZfD Preboot Services).
The ZfD Custom install option is designed to let you install any of the ZfD components individually (or in a grouping of your choice) on the servers you select.
For administrators who know that they want to use only certain components, this can save time and server space. In a test environment, for example, the need to evaluate only the ZfD component or components you are interested in may indicate choosing this option. The following components can be individually selected when you choose the Custom Install:
You can select the specific parts of the components you select for installation, including files, schema extensions, NDS Objects, and PXE support.