.... For deploying machines we simply install a standard build on one machine and RIPREP it. So in other words if I need to blast a machine or deploy new ones the techs can boot off the newtork via PXE, hit F12, and choose a RIS image of that model. BAM 10 min later full OS plus apps. Couldn't be easier. Knock on wood, haven't had a virus in 3 years....
On average how often would you do a reinstall on an existing machine? After "years" as some admins here have suggested?
.... For deploying machines we simply install a standard build on one machine and RIPREP it. So in other words if I need to blast a machine or deploy new ones the techs can boot off the newtork via PXE, hit F12, and choose a RIS image of that model. BAM 10 min later full OS plus apps. Couldn't be easier. Knock on wood, haven't had a virus in 3 years....
On average how often would you do a reinstall on an existing machine? After "years" as some admins here have suggested?
Very seldom on desktops and laptops. We have machines that have been out on the floors for 3 years. But I think its a combination of things. Most of our critical applications are web based applications or citrix applications that utilize a ICA web client. If we do have local application installs, we/I spend a lot of time testing and then create a .msi or zap package via prism pak. This allows us to always install applications the same way and can push via group policy. We work very hard to secure and lock machines down so users don't hurt themselves . All user documents and applications are stored on servers that are backed up. My Documents and friends are all redirected to network drives (works like a champ). This allows nurses/docs/admin ect to walk to any machine on campus and get all their stuff.
BUT.......XP tablet blows monkey chunks. Its a resource hog that offers little features, in my opinion, worth the support pain. Its not fun to support. That OS can die a slow death for all I care.
At least Windows Explorer is usable and works with me, not against me, like the Finder does. That's something about MacOS I realy hate.
I also hate the one-dropdown-menu bar on the top of the screen.
To access another menu in Windows you simply click on the menu on the application you want, but on the mac you need one click to activate a certain app, and THEN you can access its dropdown menu.
Very annoying if you constantly need to switch apps (I switch between a text editor and Unity (game engine)).
Windows is better on this regard: a dropdown belongs to a certain application, so it is positioned inside the application. On the mac it is position outside the application. A bad interaction design choice, me thinks. I already hated this method on the Amiga.
I also hate the one-dropdown-menu bar on the top of the screen.
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A bad interaction design choice, me thinks. I already hated this method on the Amiga.
Well, It's all to do with fitt's law and the proper distinction between applications and windows. It's one of the best things about Mac OS in my opinion.
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.... For deploying machines we simply install a standard build on one machine and RIPREP it. So in other words if I need to blast a machine or deploy new ones the techs can boot off the newtork via PXE, hit F12, and choose a RIS image of that model. BAM 10 min later full OS plus apps. Couldn't be easier. Knock on wood, haven't had a virus in 3 years....
On average how often would you do a reinstall on an existing machine? After "years" as some admins here have suggested?
Originally posted by sunilraman
Originally posted by trailmaster308
.... For deploying machines we simply install a standard build on one machine and RIPREP it. So in other words if I need to blast a machine or deploy new ones the techs can boot off the newtork via PXE, hit F12, and choose a RIS image of that model. BAM 10 min later full OS plus apps. Couldn't be easier. Knock on wood, haven't had a virus in 3 years....
On average how often would you do a reinstall on an existing machine? After "years" as some admins here have suggested?
Very seldom on desktops and laptops. We have machines that have been out on the floors for 3 years. But I think its a combination of things. Most of our critical applications are web based applications or citrix applications that utilize a ICA web client. If we do have local application installs, we/I spend a lot of time testing and then create a .msi or zap package via prism pak. This allows us to always install applications the same way and can push via group policy. We work very hard to secure and lock machines down so users don't hurt themselves
BUT.......XP tablet blows monkey chunks. Its a resource hog that offers little features, in my opinion, worth the support pain. Its not fun to support. That OS can die a slow death for all I care.
PS. I do have a iMac G5
I also hate the one-dropdown-menu bar on the top of the screen.
To access another menu in Windows you simply click on the menu on the application you want, but on the mac you need one click to activate a certain app, and THEN you can access its dropdown menu.
Very annoying if you constantly need to switch apps (I switch between a text editor and Unity (game engine)).
Windows is better on this regard: a dropdown belongs to a certain application, so it is positioned inside the application. On the mac it is position outside the application. A bad interaction design choice, me thinks. I already hated this method on the Amiga.
My point: had to say this :-)
Another point: every OS has its quirks.
Originally posted by dacloo
I also hate the one-dropdown-menu bar on the top of the screen.
?
A bad interaction design choice, me thinks. I already hated this method on the Amiga.
Well, It's all to do with fitt's law and the proper distinction between applications and windows. It's one of the best things about Mac OS in my opinion.
edit: more about that here.