3 Installing or Upgrading WDM
Workgroup Edition
This section provides the detailed procedures you must complete to install or upgrade
WDM Workgroup Edition.
Be sure you have completed all pre-installation requirements as described in
"Preparing for Installation" before you begin installing or upgrading WDM
Workgroup Edition.
WDM Workgroup Edition installs the following WDM components on a single server:
• WDM Database (Database) - Stores and provides access to all of the information for
device management, including logging, packages, user data, and Remote Software
Repository information.
• Software Repository (Repository) - Stores WDM packages for deployment use.
• Web Services (HServer) - Uses HTTP/HTTPS to enable push and pull
communications to devices equipped with the WDM Web Agent.
• Standard Services - Allows WDM to:
· Execute pre-boot management functions on devices that support Preboot
Execution Environment (PXE).
· Upgrade older WDM Web Agents to the latest WDM Web Agent.
• Administrator Console (MMC Snap-in) - User interface allows you to manage all of
your network devices easily and quickly.
