Novell® ZENworks® 6.5 Desktop Management includes the following installation programs:
Desktop Management Server: This software lets you centrally create and manage policies and profiles for users and workstations on a network. These policies and profiles enable you to distribute, manage, and update applications, perform advanced inventory and remote management functions, and automatically install operating systems on the Windows workstations in your network.
ZENworks Middle Tier Server: This software works with Web Server software installed on a network server to set up authentication and communication between the Desktop Management Server inside the corporate firewall and workstations outside the corporate firewall. This communication makes it possible for mobile users to get Desktop Management services when they are traveling. It also allows communication for workstations that do not have the Novell ClientTM.
Desktop Management Agent: This software includes the functionality needed to remotely manage a workstation, to receive applications, or to push policies to the workstation. It also enables a workstation to authenticate to the Desktop Management Server through the ZENworks Middle Tier Server without using the traditional Novell Client.
The workstation functionality afforded by ZENworks Desktop Management components is available only if you install the Desktop Management Agent. This is true even if you currently have the Novell Client installed on that workstation. The Desktop Management Agent installation removes the Desktop Management features that were previously installed by the Novell Client and replaces them with selected ZENworks workstation features.
(Optional) Novell Application Launcher Plug-In: This software is a simplified version of Novell Application LauncherTM (which is installed with the Desktop Management Agent) that can be installed from the Middle Tier Server to enable distribution of applications to users.
(Optional) ZENworks Launch Gadget: This software enables users to launch applications from a Novell exteNd DirectorTM 4.1 SE portal.
The information in the following sections will help you install these components in your network environment.