To integrate a computer into CCM, the administrator performs the following tasks:
Adds the computer(s) to the CCM server, which includes defining the computer’s identification and security properties.
Defines how the computer’s hard disk will be partitioned and formatted.
On Consistent mode computers, installs the appropriate CCM Windows Agent, operating system, and network software.
On Cooperative mode computers, installs the CCM Windows Agent.
After the administrator saves the assigned jobs, CCM is ready to set up the computer. The computer is powered manually or powered remotely with Wired for Management. The computer's Boot Agent contacts the CCM server and the integration process begins.
See CCM Integrates a Computer for a description of what happens during this process.
When the integration is complete, the computer restarts, enables the CCM Windows Agent, and displays the ON Command CCM Windows Agent icon in the status bar.
Every Consistent Mode and Cooperative Mode computer must meet the requirements defined in the Installation Guide.
In addition, before you can add computers to the CCM system, you must prepare the computers.
For Cooperative Mode computers, you must inform CCM of the operating system and applications that are already installed on the computer. How to.
This information is entered into the CCM database, but no installation actions are carried out.
The process for integrating an existing computer as a Cooperative Mode computer is similar to integrating a Consistent Mode computer with the following exceptions:
If the existing computer has Windows NT or Windows 2000 with NTFS formatting, you must have Server Administrator rights on the computer to install the CCM Windows Agent.
The operating system that you assign to the Cooperative Mode computer must match the operating system actually installed on the computer.
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