A.4. Chapter 5: Client Installation

Configure Client Push Installation When configuring the Client Push Installation method, you need to make sure the required settings are in place. You must define boundaries, configure Active Directory extensions, configure the Client Push Installation properties, and run discovery methods to find the computer.

Master It You need to set up Configuration Manager to install the client software automatically on any client it discovers.

Solution First you need to create the Client Push Installation account:

  1. Log on to the domain controller.

  2. Open Active Directory Users and Computers.

  3. Right-click the OU where you want to create the user account and select NewUser.

  4. Name the account ClientPushInstaller.

  5. Enter the password ...

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