Autodesk 22906-010000-9325 Network Guide - Page 78

To distribute a multi-seat stand-alone product to multiple computers using a master image 1 Create a network deployment for a multi-seat stand-alone product. For more information, see Creating a Configured or Customized Deployment on page 41. 2 Install AutoCAD from the deployment onto the master computer. 3 Do one of the following on the master computer: ■ Create a master image, including the boot sector. Test the product on a machine other than the master computer before distributing the product. Launch the product on the other machine, and register and activate it. Users have a 30-day grace period to register and activate the product on their machines. ■ Launch and customize the product as necessary. Create a master image and distribute it to users. If users' computers are connected to the Internet, the product is automatically activated. Users whose computers are not connected to the Internet have a 7-day grace period to register and activate the product. 4 Apply the master image to the target computers. Use a Master Image to Distribute Network Licensed Products to Multiple Systems You can distribute the product using a master image for a network licensed product. To distribute a network licensed product to multiple computers using a master image 1 Create a network deployment for a network licensed product. For more information, see Creating a Configured or Customized Deployment on page 41. 2 Install AutoCAD from the deployment onto the master computer. NOTE A license server must be running, and each computer must be connected to the network in order for the product to obtain a license. 72 | Appendix D Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software