“NComputing L-series Deployment Checklist”

[NComputing India]

Today, we published the following article to the NComputing Knowledge
Base:
“NComputing L-series Deployment Checklist”
• KB Article URL: http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/NComputing-L-series-Deployment-Checklist_309.html

The purpose of this document is to provide a complete checklist of
tasks to best deploy the L-series products. We would encourage anyone
who is planning to install the L-series products to go through this
checklist to gain a complete overview of what to expect from this
process.
Summary
1.0 Pre-Deployment
• 1.1 Review the Product Manual
o http://www.ncomputing.com/docs/guides/en/guide_L-series_vspace6.pdf
• 1.2 Review the LAN Provisioning Guide
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/L-series-Provisioning-your-LAN-for-a-deployment_122.html
• 1.3 For deployments on ESX or Hyper-V, review the VM Deployment
Guides
o ESX: http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Deploying-NComputing-L-series-and-vSpace-on-Virtual-Machines_168.html
o HYPER-V: http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Hyper-V-VM-Deployment-Tuning-Guide-for-vSpace_298.html
• 1.4 Review Microsoft's OS Licensing Guidelines
o http://www.ncomputing.com/mslicensing
• 1.5 Confirm OS version and Service Pack support
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/vSpace-Operating-System-Support-Matrix_252.html
• 1.6 Download the latest version of vSpace and associated Release
Notes
o http://www.ncomputing.com/softwaredownload
o Note: Make sure to read the Release Notes for release-specific
information.
2.0 Host Deployment / Tuning
• 2.1 Perform clean install of OS
o We recommend the use of a new, “clean” OS install when creating a
vSpace host for the first time.
• 2.2 Perform Windows Updates
o Unless otherwise instructed by NComputing Technical Support, Windows
should be fully updated.
• 2.3 Update System Drivers
o For updated drivers and BIOS versions, consult your motherboard
manufacturer's website.
o Be sure to check for the following:
 BIOS Updates
 NIC Drivers
 Motherboard Drivers
 Audio Drivers
 PCI Drivers
 Video Drivers
• 2.4 Configure Power Management
o It is recommended that all hibernation and power saving features be
disabled on vSpace hosts to prevent complications with user sessions
and terminal connections.
• 2.5 Configure Firewall / Antivirus
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Configuring-Firewall-and-Antivirus-for-NComputing-Products_63.html
• 2.6 Perform Windows Tuning Tasks
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Windows-Tuning-Guide-for-vSpace-4_173.html

o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Windows-Tuning-Guide-for-vSpace-6_297.html
• 2.7 Apply the desired "Look and Feel" for your selected OS
environment.
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Server-2003-Look-and-Feel_151.html
o For Server 2008 R2 deployments, launch the Windows Server Manager
and enable the “Desktop Experience” Feature under the Roles section,
then turn on the “Themes” Service under the Services section. Users
will then be able to select a Theme. Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
pre-configures this.
• 2.8 Configure RDS User Group
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/Enable-Remote-Desktop-User-Access-for-vSpace-6-on-Windows_282.html
• 2.9 Create Desired Local User Accounts
o Add users accounts to your host system via your respective operating
system’s administration tools
• 2.10 Clone Drive / Create Backup Image
o At this stage it is recommended that administrators create a Master
Image of their host configuration using their imaging/backup utility
of choice.
3.0 NComputing Installation
• 3.1 Install and Register vSpace
o Detailed steps for vSpace Installation and Registration are provided
in the L-series User Manual under the “Installation” section:
 http://www.ncomputing.com/docs/guides/en/guide_L-series_vspace6.pdf
• 3.2 Connect and Activate L-series Devices Follow the instructions in
the L-series User Manual to connect peripherals to your device, setup
the firmware, connect to your host and then run the Registration
Wizard to activate the connected device(s).
• 3.3 Update Terminal Firmware
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/L300-Firmware-Update-Guide_128.html
• 3.4 Configure NC Console Review the Management Console section of
the L-series User Guide (p. 35)
o http://www.ncomputing.com/docs/guides/en/guide_L-series_vspace6.pdf
• 3.5 Configure RDS License Server and set to “User Mode”
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/How-to-Configure-a-Remote-Desktop-Licensing-Server-for-vSpace-6_281.html
4.0 Additional Information / Troubleshooting Resources
• 4.1 NComputing Knowledge Base
o http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/
• 4.2 NComputing Technical Support
o To submit a support request visit:
 http://www.ncomputing.com/techsupport
o For support by phone and regional office hours, visit:
 http://www.ncomputing.com/support

• KB Article URL: http://www.ncomputing.com/kb/NComputing-L-series-Deployment-Checklist_309.html
Let me know if you have any questions.