Learning Network Manager

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CREATED ISSUE: Hidden shares

NanoRuler — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:37:27 GMT

LNM only offers support for network shares that aren't hidden. Are there plans to change this to also support hidden shares?

NEW POST: Backup LNM Server

UrosL — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:52:33 GMT

Hi!

Is there any suggested strategy for LNM Backup&Recovery? What should be the proper way to Backup LNM Server.

Thanks for all suggestions!

Uros from Slovenia, EU

COMMENTED ISSUE: Management Console localization

cecattom — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:29:49 GMT

Adding resources for other languages as described in "Localization Guide" does not work.
Texts are always in english.

Moreover there is a problem in source code with neutral culture like "it". I've corrected using CultureInfo.CreateSpecificCulture() in the global.asax.
Comments: ** Comment from web user: cecattom **

I've found in LNMEngine.Localization.LocalizationConfiguration that the property Locale return always the DefaultLocale read from the registry key.

CREATED ISSUE: Management Console localization

cecattom — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:06:53 GMT

NEW POST: LNM is windows version neutral

irenesto — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:12:19 GMT

Hi Mike,

So, are you saying that I can upload into the LNM OS Library installation files from the media disk of Windows Vista? And that I may perform an unattended deployment of Windows Vista?
Because from the LNM Web Console I can choose just Windows XP and Windows FLP.

Thank you in advance.

NEW POST: Install .Net Framework using LNM

cleytonmessias — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:15:05 GMT

Hello,

Is it possible to install the Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 using LNM or the Ris Server?

If yes, someone can help me?

Thanks!

NEW POST: LNM vs. Intel based server

kubiak — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:04:31 GMT

When downloading the LNM and trying to boot on the dis´c created from ISO file, i have this problem:
when booting the CD, i´m prompted to accept the EULA, when accepted, there´s a popup saying: Run-time error `94´: Invalid use of Null.

Anyone who knows what this means, and how to resolve this issue ?

The server is Intel based serverboard (S3000AH) and 1x Xeon 3050 CPU.2GB memory. HDD on a Adaptec 3405 raidcontroller RAID5 configured.

Anyone knows ?

NEW POST: LNM and new Servers

lucianoserafini — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:38:05 GMT

Hi all,
same problem here, it's impossible to install raid drivers.

When I try to use the drivers on my LNM installation CD (with the F6-funktion), the system tells me that it can´t read the nvraid.sys driver.
There is no problem when I boot on a Windows 2003 sp1 cd and use the same driver.
I was told that the LNM 1.4.1 was build on a XP boot system, but I'm using XP raid drivers,
Any tips ?

NEW POST: Localizing Server and Client deployment

irenesto — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:32:52 GMT

Hi all,

In Italy we need to localize LNM to deploy an italian version of Windows Server 2003 and of Windows XP Professional with SP2. Please, is there a guide that could help us in that localization?

Thank you very much.

Ivan

UPDATED WIKI: Home

MikeHines — Mon, 21 May 2007 20:55:50 GMT

Project Description
What Is the Learning Network Manager?
The Learning Network Manager (LNM) offers a standard way of setting up and configuring computer labs, while reducing support and training requirements. It provides a controllable infrastructure that can be customised to meet the needs of individual institutions, ensuring that they can build on existing investments.
Implemented as a layer on top of Microsoft Windows Server™2003, Learning Network Manager makes it easy to create and manage end users, computer groups, new PCs, and Internet access. Once installed, it automates many common tasks including software upgrades and enhances security, stability, and privacy of information.
Learning Network Manager prolongs system life and makes it easier to recycle old machines for reuse in modern, efficient networks. Learning Network Manager also supports the teaching process by supporting e-learning across most network topologies. And because only basic IT skills are required, busy IT teams or even teachers can set up a network with only a few keystrokes.

When creating desktop profiles to deploy, we have removed native support for a specific OS so you can pick the Windows OS you wish to use. Now, you can choose and install the version to which you have appropriate licenses, be it XP, Vista, Windows98 or other.

The Education Strategy, Products and Solutions (ESPS) team at Microsoft is proud to bring you this release!
In addition to visiting our non-technical Learning Gateway site (http://www.LearningGateway.net), please visit our other Shared-Source offerings listed in the Related Projects section on the right.

NEW POST: Localizing .osc files

isapounas — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:55:41 GMT

We localize LNM in Greek language and we would want to set a question:
Which parts of .osc files must be translated? Only TIP? Is it necessary to be translated the elements TITLE, FOOTER?

Thanks

NEW POST: LNM and new Servers

KarlAage — Thu, 10 May 2007 13:14:52 GMT

hi,
I have a problem with the LNM 1.4.1 and new servers from HP and Dell.
The problem is that the RAID driver the hardware producers deliveres is for Windows2003 SP1 server.
When I try to use the drivers on my LNM installation CD (with the F6-funktion), the system tells me that is can´t read the importent .sys driver.
There is no problem when I boot on a Windows 2003 sp1 cd and use the same driver.
I was told that the LNM 1.4.1 was build on a XP boot system, Is it posible to change it, so it use a Windows 2003 SP1 server boot system instat.

With best reguards
Karl Aage Juhl

NEW POST: LNM is windows version neutral

MikeHines — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:43:05 GMT

There has been some confusion regarding built-in/mandatory Vista support in LNM.

In previous versions of LNM, there were fixed desktop profiles because there was native support for a pre-defined OS. In version 1.4.1 this native support was removed, and the concept of a dynamic desktop profile was introduced so you can select Windows XP, Vista, Windows98 or other Windows OS to which you have appropriate licenses.

NEW POST: LNM developments

grumbledook — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:14:36 GMT

It is quite refreshing to see that this is still under development. Is there a roadmap that can be discussed to allow for migration to Vista and Longhorn for Server 2003 / Server 2003 R2 / XP Pro administrators?

NEW POST: Scaling Out LNM

TGCSAdmin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:48:19 GMT

I look after the network at a secondary (k-12) school with ~1500 users and ~475 clients where we are refreshing our w2k AD servers, network infrastructure and operations to leverage w2k3 server including NAP and high availability as well as improve the day-to-day administration of the servers and network.

I am currently considering a deployment of LNM and have some questions regarding the scaling out referred to in the Deployment Guide.

We want to build a prototype of a scaleable, fault-tolerant and highly available test environment as a next step. Our test environment will comprise 3 x identical W2K3 Ent. Machines with Fibre-channel SAN - pretty much a 3-node version of the diagram on p141 of the deployement guide.

I am looking for a how-to install guide or tips for setting up this type of environment. I have scoured the LNM Install guide without finding anything about clustering.

If anyone could provide brief details or refer me to any other KB's or articles it would be most appreciated.

For example: Do we perform 3 LNM installs then use MSCS to cluster or do we build a 3 node MSCS cluster then load LNM?

Thanks in advance.

Source Code:

MikeHines — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:41:24 GMT

I've posted LNM source code in a .zip file under the releases tab. Ultimately, it's our goal to get that under the Source Code tab, but since that won't happen this week, I thought I'd at least post the source code somewhere. --Mike