This section describes how to select and set up the appropriate hardware resources with the necessary software prerequisites prior to installing LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager components.
Read this section to learn about the following preliminary tasks:
The ALM server is the center of your IT asset and process management system. All of the key LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager files and services reside on this server.
A dedicated machine for the ALM server is strongly recommended. Because of the traffic that must pass through the server to manage your assets and process workflows, LANDesk strongly recommends that a server machine is dedicated to hosting the LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager software to ensure maximum performance.
Keep the following general guidelines in mind when selecting the ALM server:
Install the same language versions
When setting up a LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager system, make sure to install the same language version of the ALM components on matching native-language OS platforms. In other words, do not mix different language versions of the ALM server, database, or console on different OS language machines.
As you consider which server you'll set up as your ALM server, review these system requirements and confirm that your server meets or exceeds them. The installation program automatically checks your system for the required components, reports any deficiencies to you, and where practical, provides a link where you can download them.
NOTE: Component installation options are based on system prerequisites being met
If the machine doesn't meet the server OS or software/service prerequisites, the ALM server component installation option is not available in the setup program. However, if the console system requirements are met, you can install the ALM console component.
The hardware requirements for the ALM server are based on the number of process workflow actions to be performed on an hourly basis, as described below.
Up to 24 users working simultaneously at the following rates:
The server machine should meet the following minimum hardware and software requirements.
NOTE: The machine you set up as your ALM server must be installed as a standalone server, not on a machine that also acts as a primary domain controller (PDC), backup domain controller (BDC), or Active Directory controller.
NOTE: The user that installs the ALM server component must be logged in as a domain user that has Administrator rights on the machine.
The LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager console computer runs the Windows (Design) console where the ALM Designer conducts management activities such as creating asset definitions, designing process workflows, defining end user request forms, creating report views, and other administrative and process management tasks.
When running the setup program, you can install the console component on the same machine as the ALM server or on a separate computer where it can be used as a remote console. If you plan to create, track, and manage a large number of IT assets and associated process workflows and reports, we recommend installing the console component on a separate machine other than the ALM server.
NOTE: Remote console computers must be on the same domain as the ALM server
Make sure that any computer running the administrator console is on the same domain as the ALM server.
If you plan to install the Design console on a separate computer, confirm that the computer meets the following criteria.
The LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager Web console provides the interface where designated asset managers use asset entry forms to add items to the database, import and synchronize asset data from external data sources, and view, generate, or print reports. The Web console is also where all end users access asset and service request forms created and configured using the ALM Design console.
Any Windows-based computer with a supported browser can access the Web console without requiring additional configuration. In order to view graphical report elements and other display screens, you must have Adobe Flash Player installed. If you have an Internet connection, your browser should prompt you to download Adobe Flash Player.
In order to access and utilize the Web console URL, end user computers must meet the following basic requirements:
LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager requires a database to store asset and process workflow information. This database provides the structured asset repository that is the core of the ALM system.
A separate dedicated machine is recommended for the database.
NOTE: Installing in a test lab environment
For a trial or demo installation, you can use the bundled Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express database. The SQL Express database has a 4 GB database size limit. If you choose this default database option during installation, the ALM database container is automatically set up and configured for you.
The only preparation necessary is to confirm that your ALM server meets the system requirements necessary to run the database.
When you're installing in a production environment, you must use a supported enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server database to ensure LANDesk Asset Lifecycle Manager performs optimally.
The next step in the installation process is to create a database that stores asset, process workflow, forms, and reporting data. For information on installing and configuring the database, see Preparing the database.
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