IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express Version 4.1 for Software Distribution is an easy-to-use, comprehensive solution for software distribution, patch, inventory, and asset management. This Web-based solution is designed for ease of use and implementation so that you can quickly begin to manage the PCs in your enterprise. IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express V4.1 for Software Distribution is implemented with both a client agent on the managed PCs and a centralized data repository. The product is specifically targeted for the small-to-medium business (SMB) market.

This IBM Redbooks publication presents a deployment guide for IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express V4.1 for Software Distribution.

We discuss the planning, installation, configuration, usage and troubleshooting of the operation. In addition, we provide a case study using a fictitious company, called XYZ Corporation.

The target audience for this book is IT specialists working on IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express V4.1 Software Distribution installations and proof of concepts.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Product infrastructure, planning, and deployment

Chapter 3. Installation and configuration

Chapter 4. Using the Software Distribution component

Chapter 5. Using the Inventory component

Chapter 6. Case study: XYX Corporation

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

Appendix A. Sample folder structure

Appendix B. Active Directory integration

Appendix C. Package replication tips