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Table 4-3
Remote deployment actions (continued)
DescriptionAction
Windows User Access Control blocks local administrative
accounts from remotely accessing remote administrative
shares such as C$ and Admin$.
To push the client software to computers, you should use a
domain administrative account if the client computer is
part of an Active Directory domain. Remote deployment
also requires elevated privileges to install.
Perform the following tasks:
■ Disable the File Sharing Wizard.
■ Enable network discovery by using the Network and
Sharing Center.
■ Enable the built-in administrator account and assign a
password to the account.
■ Verify that the account has elevated privileges.
Prepare Windows Vista or
Windows Server 2008
computers
The Symantec Protection Center requires access to the
system registry for installation and normal operation.
To prepare a computer to install Symantec Endpoint
Protection Small Business Edition using a remote desktop
connection, perform the following tasks:
■ Configure a server that runs Windows Server 2003 to
allow remote control.
■ Connect to the server from a remote computer by using
a remote console session, or shadow the console session.
Prepare Windows Server
2003 server for installation
using a remote desktop
connection
Preparing for client installation
Preparing computers for remote deployment
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