Deployment utilities usage scenarios for Windows-based systems

This section discusses deployment scenarios for PSPs and components stored in a centralized, network-based software repository.

All of the PSP deployment examples described in this guide assume a centralized, network-based software repository. The same deployment principles are applicable to PSP software that is stored locally on the administrative system, target system, SmartStart CD, or Software Maintenance CD.

TIP: To facilitate the use of the PSP deployment utilities, copy the utility files to their own subdirectory on the hard drive of the administrative system.

The following figure illustrates overall PSP and component deployment strategy for Windows®-based systems.

Windows deployment strategy

Scenario	Type of deployment	Deployment utility used
1	User is not familiar with operating system command line tools or does not need to deploy from a command line. User must deploy on a single local or remote target system. User does not need scripting capabilities.	RDU (SETUP.EXE)
2	User is familiar with operating system command line tools. User must deploy on a single local or remote target system. User needs scripting capabilities.	Remote Deployment Console Utility (SETUPC.EXE)
3	User is familiar with operating system command line tools. User must deploy on a few remote target systems. User needs scripting capabilities.	Remote Deployment Console Utility (SETUPC.EXE)
4	User is an expert with operating system tools, including command line scripting. User is knowledgeable about HP Systems Insight Manager. User must deploy on a multitude of remote target systems, all managed by HP Systems Insight Manager.	Remote Deployment Console Utility with HP Systems Insight Manager

IMPORTANT: When using HP Systems Insight Manager in conjunction with the PSP deployment utilities, HP recommends deploying to no more than 100 remote target systems with any given Application Launch task.

For information on using HP Systems Insight Manager with the VCRM and the VCA, refer to the HP Systems Insight Manager Help Guide on the HP Systems Insight Manager website.