Install and test a deployment

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After creating a deployment package from your Autodesk account,

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you can run the deployment on a test workstation.

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This can help to ensure that everything is working properly before distributing products to workstations.

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To install the deployment on a workstation, you can either run the installation manually using the provided batch file,

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or you can use a tool such as Microsoft Configuration Manager.

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In this example, the batch file is used to manually install the product on a workstation.

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In the deployment folder, the Install <deployment name>.bat file

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contains the command line parameters that you use to install the product.

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The batch file is also a good resource for creating a Configuration Manager installation script.

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Although the script uses full paths to the configuration files,

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you can use relative paths.

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Also, there is a Summary.txt file that provides detailed information about every application installer included in the deployment,

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such as the installer name and build number.

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For a completely silent install, comment out the first line in the batch file and remove the comment from the second line.

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In this case, no user interface appears.

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The default batch file installation has a minimal user interface.

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To test the deployment as an admin, using a typical user profile,

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sign in to a client machine with a profile that does not have admin permissions.

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Run the product to verify that: There are no licensing errors.

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Major features critical to your work function as expected.

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All updates, customizations, and add-ons have been correctly applied.