Wolfprep 1.0 (December 2003)

Principle Features

Fast install for imaged workstations, flexible install for non-imaged workstations
“Hands-free” installation of imaged workstations
Allows a workstation to be “upgraded” rather than reinstalled
Network administrators can easily configure large numbers of client machines
Both a Windows XP and a Windows 2000 image provided.
New patches/products/settings can be delivered without burning a new install CD-ROM.
Remote management of workstations – install new images, reboot, turn off and possibly on
Supports adding workstations to Active Directory
No Ghost license required

ITD must generate new configurations, identify and grant rights to network admins.
No “local restore” capabilities (rebuild this pc at boot)

ITD must generate new configurations, identify and grant rights to network admins
Configuration requires knowledge of file system and windows management

Web management of WolfPrep configurations
Automatic generation of documentation regarding “labs” (location, number of seats, contacts)
PXE (no CDROM needed, no need to change boot config manually)
Remove requirement for Novell’s Client-32 to run Wolfprep (get those new faculty machines)

Some features (app management) configured, maintained, and reported on outside of principle WolfPrep web interface.

Still need a network administrator to “opt in” to Wolfprep; inaccessible to faculty without local support

“ Universal coverage” of default settings for all campus machines – PXE “boot and go”
Web-based asset inventory and configuration reporting