A step by step how to to install ZENworks v7 backend services on Open Enterprise Server and can be used for SUSE Linux too.

1- Pre-Installation Tasks

• HW: 290 M on HD for 100-500 Users with 512 RAM (1 G Ram for 200 Users.
• SW Requirements: 
  • eDirectory v8.7.3 and LDAP Configured and running.
  • Statis IP configuration and Samba updated to v3.0.9-2.6
• ConsoleOne installed with ZENworks Snap-in.
• Quit Sybase DB if it's installed and running on the server.
• Administrative Workstation (Windows) -- Optional
  • Win2000Pro-SP4, WINXP-SP1, Win2000Server-SP4, Win3002.
  • Novell Client v4.9 SP1a or later installed.

2- Determine the required services to install from ZENworks Backend Services.

3- Install ZENworks v7 Desktop Management

• Login as root, insert and mount ZEnworks v7 DM Linux CD.
• Change directory to CD mounted directory and execute ./setup script.
• Press 3 Enter(s) for Introduction, Prequisties Info and License Agreement.
• Choose the Install set: Enter 2 to install ZENworks Desktop Management.
  • Note: we can select 1 to install all features on the same server.
• Enter TREE information: ValueSYS and provide administrative account.
  • Administrative User: admin,valuesys (Notice Comma) and enter password
• Enter License Code or Press enter to use evulation for 90 days.
• Press (Y) for Installation of Inventory Standalone Server.
• Inventory Standalone Configuration: Enter (Y) to create Server Package and Database Location Policy Objects with Server Package.
• Inventory Proxy Configuration: Press Enter to accept default proxy port.
• SSL Configuration: Enter (Y) to enable secure LDAP between Inventory and eDir.
• NETBIOS Configuration appears if Netbios entry is not specified in smb.conf (Accept Default or enter Unique Netbios name)
• Review Summery and press Enter to start Installation.
• Skip Readme file by entering (2) to reach Installation Complete Page.
  • Check displayed log file for errors.
  • proxydhcp service is not started by default (if you need it start using rcproxydhcp start)
• Press Enter to exit Installation.

4- Post-Installation Tasks

• Ensure eDirectory Schema extended: ConsoleOne - Tools - schema Manager - check for (zenlocZFD7Installed).
• Create Search Policy to reduce Tree Walking. (Check Policies)
• Modify DHCP settings (if needed) to specify that Middle tier is DHCP and DHCP Proxy by adding host entry for it.

5- Verify ZENworks v7 DM is Installed

• Check Daemons: novell-zdm-awsi, novell-proxydhcp, novell-tftp .. etc in /etc/ini.d/
• Check ZEN Files: under /opt/novell/zenworks/*

6- Proxydhcp Service configuration

• Disable or Ignore Local DHCP service through /etc/opt/novell/novell-proxydhcp.conf
  • LocalDHCPFlag = 1    (Change this entry from 0 to 1)
• Start the service and activate it across reboots
  • service novell-proxydhcp start; chkconfig novell-proxydhcp on

ZENworks v7 Middle Tier Installation

1- Preinstallaion Requirements

• Apache2 on Linux or ISS on Windows
• Enable Clear Text Password through LDAP in eDirectory or export SSL certificate and associate it with installation.
  • iManager - eDirectory Administration - Modify Object - Select LDAP Group Object
  • Deselect (Require TLS for Simple Binds with Password).
• Extend eDirectory Schema Extensions (From Windows Administrative Workstation)
  • Insert ZENworks v7 Desktop Management CD - when autorun select Desktop Management
  • Select English Language - Schema Extension and Product Licensing
  • Accept License Agreement then NEXT to continue
  • Select TREE: VALUESYS and Ensure Extend Schema Option is selected - YES - Finsih.
• Create Middle Tier Proxy Account has read right for CN attribute and write right to zendmWSNetworkAddress on Users Context.
  • ConsoleOne on Administrative Workstation - Create New User under ZEN.Valuesys container
• Username: ZDMMidTierUser - Surname: ZENworks - Password: novell
  • Edit Rights for ZDMMidTierUser as follows:
• Add this user trustee to ValueSYS organization.
• Delete [All Attribute Rights] using Delete Property
• Select [Entry rights] and select Supervisor and Inheritable rights.
• Click ADD PROPERTY and select Show All Properities checkbox and add (CN, zendmWSNetworkAddress)
• Ensure both previous rights has Write and Inheritable rights - Ok twice.
• Make aaziem trustee of ZDMMidTierUser
• Add Property - Select Equivalent to Me - Select Write, Read and Compare rights
• Now aaziem capable of administrating ZENworks MiddleTier Server.   

2- ZENworks Middle Tier Installation

• Ensure The eDirectory server is restarted after extending the schema.
• Login as root, insert and mount ZEnworks v7 DM Linux CD.
• change directory to CD mounted directory and execute ./setup script.
• Press 3 Enter(s) for Introduction, Prequisties Info and License Agreement.
• Choose the Install set: Enter 3 to install ZENworks Middle Tier Server.
  • Note: we can select 1 to install all features on the same server.
• Enter eDirectory Server IP Address: 192.168.10.254 then Enter to continue.
• Proxy User: admin.valuesys or ZDMMidTierUser.ZEN.ValueSYS and password then Enter to continue.
• Users Context: valuesys then Enter to continue
• Review Summery and press Enter to start Installation.
• Skip Readme file by entering (2) to reach Installation Complete Page.
  • Check displayed log file for errors.
• Press Enter to exit Installation.

3- Verify ZENworks Middle Tier Installation

• Launch: http://oes-sp1.valuesys.com/oneNet/xtier-stats for MiddleTier status.
• Launch: http://oes-sp1.valuesys.com/oneNet/xtier-login for Login using aaziem.
• Launch: http://oes-sp1.valuesys.com/oneNet/wsimport
• Launch: http://oes-sp1.valuesys.com/oneNet/zen

ZENworks Desktop Management Agent Installation on Workstations

1- Preinstallation Requirements

• Win2000Pro-SP4, WinXP-SP1 and Win98SE.
• Workstations' NIC PXE enabled if Preboot Services are used.
• MSI v2.0 and optional Novell Client v4.9SP1.

2- Manual Installation

Insert ZENworks Desktop Management CD - English - Desktop Management Agents

• Next and Agree to License Agreement - Select the required components (all)
• Enter IP Address of Middle Tier Server: 192.168.10.254 - Next
• Check both Display ZENworks Middle Tier Authentication Dialog and Allow Users to Change MT address - Next
• Startup Options: Select Application Explorer or Application Windows at startup. - Next
• If needed: Select Limit Application Launcher to One Tree Only and specify the Tree - Install - Finish.

3- Verify Installation

• Check Add/Remove Programs and Check Services in Control Panel for WS Manager, NAL and RM.