Contents
Offline Installation Help
Overview and FAQ
Installation Overview
Prepare for Installation
Select Install Type
Change Product Language
Specify License
Configure and Install
Activate Products
Create Deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have lost my serial number or product key?
Why do I need to activate a product after installation?
Can I install Autodesk products from a website?
How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or network to stand-alone?
Where can I find product license information after installation?
After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?
Autodesk Vault Installation Guide
Deployment Planning and Installation Requirements
Licensing
About Your Vault Installation
Vault Installation Pre-checks
ASP Status Check
DNS Connection Check
IIS RootDir Check
Operating System Check
Performance Counters Check
Reboot Check
Remote File Store Check
SQL Server Version Check
Disable User Access Control (UAC)
IIS Anonymous Authentication Check
Check IIS DotNet Interoperability
Known Firewall Check
Check Status of User Access Control
IIS AutodeskDM Existence Check
IIS Filter Check
IIS IP Address Check
IIS Default Port Check
IIS Timeout Check
Autodesk Vault Instance Existence Check
Default Proxy Settings Check
Port 80 Availability Check
File and Print Sharing Check
Autodesk Vault Database Check
Create User Check
ASPNET Account Permission Check
Autodesk Multi-Site Compliance Checks
Installing the Autodesk Vault Server
Autodesk Vault Server Quick Start Installation
Customize the Vault Server Installation
Learn About Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
SQL Administration Tasks for Autodesk Vault
Install the Autodesk Vault Server
Configure Vault to Use a Proxy Server
Configure the Vault Server to Use a Fully Qualified Domain Name
Distributed Teams Installation
Decide on a Local or Remote SQL Database (Vault Collaboration and Professional Only)
What is a Multiple Site Environment
Install Vault Server on Additional Sites
Multi-Site Replication
About Connected Workgroups
Install the Autodesk Vault Client
Install the Vault Client
Customize the Autodesk Vault Client Installation
Add and Remove Features
Install Supporting Components
Install the Content Center
Microsoft Sharepoint Vault Integration
Project Sync Installation
Repair an Installation
Upgrading Autodesk Vault
Uninstall Autodesk Vault
Performance Enhancements
Autodesk Network Administrator's Guide
Network Administration and Deployment
About Deployments
Planning a Deployment
Check Deployment Readiness
Determine the Installation Type
Determine the License Server Model
Configure Individual Products
Include Service Packs
Create a Network Share
Creating a Deployment
Create an Original Deployment
Modify a Deployment
Direct Users to the Administrative Image
Alternative Distribution Methods
Overview of Distribution Methods
Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program
Sample Installation Batch Files
Run Batch Files
Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment
Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Computers
Verify a Group Policy Deployment
Use Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products
Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM
Create the SCCM Software Installation Package
Distribute Products Using Imaging Software
Distribute Multi-Seat Stand-Alone Products
Distribute Network Licensed Products
Restore the Master Image
Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System
Installation Questions
Licensing Questions
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
What is SAMreport-Lite?
Deployment and Networking Questions
Where should deployments be located?
When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later?
What are the profiles associated with user computer settings?
What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs?
Where can I check if service packs are available for my software?
How do I extract an MSP file?
How should I configure a network license server for a firewall?
Uninstall and Maintenance Questions
How can I see what is included in a default installation?
Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features?
How do I install tools and utilities after installing my product?
When should I reinstall the product instead of repairing it?
Do I need the original media to reinstall my product?
When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system?
Glossary
Network Licensing Manager Guide
Introduction
License Types
Activation
Registration
Stand-Alone Licensing
Introduction to Stand-Alone Licenses
Multi-Seat Stand-Alone License
Manage Your Stand-Alone License
View Product License Information
Save License Information as a Text File
Update Your Serial Number
Transfer Your Stand-Alone License
About the License Transfer Utility
Export a License
Import a License
Troubleshoot a Stand-Alone License Error
Preserving a License When Hardware Changes
Reinstalling an Operating System
Changing the System Date and Time
Distributing a Software Image to Multiple Computers
Preserving a License on a Re-imaged Computer
Network Licensing
Planning Your Network Licensing
Understanding License Server Models
Single License Server Model
Distributed License Server Model
Redundant License Server Model
Windows System Requirements for the Network License Manager
Linux System Requirements for the Network License Manager
Mac OS X System Requirements for the Network License Manager
Understanding Your Network License
How Your License Works
Interpreting Your License File
License File Examples
Example of a License File Not Specific to a Product
Example of a License File for a Single or Distributed Server
Example of a License File for a Redundant Server
Example of a License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions
Package License File Types and Examples
Example of a Package License File for a Single or Distributed Server
Example of a Package License File for a Redundant Server
Example of a Package License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions
Losing Your Connection to the License Server
Running the Network License Manager
Install the Network License Manager
Obtain the Server Host Name and Host ID
Windows Command Prompt Procedure for Host Name and ID
LMTOOLS Procedure for Host Name and ID
Mac or Linux Terminal Window Procedure for Host Name and ID
Configure a License Server
Windows License Server Configuration Procedure
Mac OS X License Server Configuration Procedure
Linux License Server Configuration Procedure
Uninstall a Windows Network License Manager
Using Other Features of Network Licensing
License Borrowing
Borrow a License
BORROWLICENSE Command
Return a License
RETURNLICENSE Command
FLEXnet Configuration Tools
Windows Utilities for License Server Management
Stop and Restart the License Server
Windows License Server Restart Procedures
Mac OS X License Server Restart Procedures
Linux License Server Restart Procedures
Update FLEXnet from a Previous Version
Windows Procedures to Update FLEXnet
Mac OS X and Linux Procedures to Update FLEXnet
Set Up and Use an Options File
Create an Options File
Create a Report Log
Windows Procedure
Mac OS X or Linux Procedure
Configure License Borrowing with the Options File
Set Up License Timeout
Frequently Asked Questions about Network Licensing
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
How does the licensing process use the Internet?
Glossary
Product Configuration
Configure Autodesk Products in your Factory Design Suite