Introduction

This lab shows how to import workstations to eDirectory^TM using Automatic Workstation Import. Having workstations in the directory is essential in order to use many other ZENworks features, such as workstation inventory, remote management, enterprise imaging, and workstation configuration.

When completed, this process enables any workstation with the ZENworks for Desktops (ZfD) 3.2 client to be automatically imported to the DA_Tree eDirectory tree.

Permanence of This Setup

Changes made with this lab are easily reversible. The policy you create, as well as any imported workstations, can be deleted.

Dependencies

This lab is intended to be performed on the base DA_02 server, following completion of Installing ZENworks for Desktops 3.2 .

Specifically, this process assumes that your server has had a Custom installation of ZfD 3.2, with the Automatic Workstation Import option selected and the role defined as Import/Removal.

You will also need to have a basic understanding of IP and DNS services.

Requirements

To perform the steps in this lab, you will need:

Hardware:

• The DA_02 server, configured according to the instructions in Installing ZENworks for Desktops 3.2 .
• One Windows* 2000 Professional or Windows NT* Workstation configured to use DHCP and the Novell^® Client^TM (version 4.8 with Service Pack 3).

Software:

The ZENworks for Desktops 3.2 Companion CD, which includes the Novell Client software.