Acronis acronis snap deploy 3 User Guide

 

 

To enable the Acronis PXE Server to work in other subnet (across the switch), configure the switch 

to relay the PXE traffic. The PXE server IP addresses are configured on a per-interface basis using IP 

helper functionality in the same way as DHCP server addresses. For more information please refer to: 

 

 

Acronis Wake on LAN Proxy enables the Acronis OS Deploy Server to wake the target computers 

located in the other subnet. 
 

Acronis WOL Proxy has to be installed only if:  

-  you are going to perform scheduled deployment (manual or event-driven deployment do not 

require WOL Proxy) 

AND  
-  all or some of the target computers are in subnet(s) other than Acronis OS Deploy Server. 

 

Install Acronis WOL Proxy on any server in the same subnet as the target computers. No additional 

actions are required. 

 

To install Acronis WOL Proxy Server: 
1.  Run the Acronis Snap Deploy setup program 

2.  Click Acronis WakeOnLAN Proxy  

3.  Follow the Install Wizard instructions on the screen.  

 

Acronis WOL Proxy runs as a service immediately after installation. Later on it will automatically launch 

at each system restart. You can stop and start this program in the same way as other services. 
 

Installation of Acronis Snap Deploy Management Agent adds the online imaging ability and the 

ability to validate integrity of your images. 
 

Online imaging means that the master system is imaged live (without reboot or suspending 

operations.) Online imaging can be performed remotely whenever you need on connecting the console 

to the management agent installed on the master computer. The management agent will be included 

in the master image and deployed on all target computers. This will enable you to manage files and 

execute applications on target computers at any time after deployment.  
 

However, having excess software in the master image is not always rational. Besides, installation of 

the agent takes a license.  

 

We recommend that you create a master image using bootable Acronis Master Image Creator or the 

command line utility in PE. Nevertheless, having at least one management agent on the network (not 
necessarily on the master computer) makes sense. You will be able to validate (check) your images 

integrity using the management agent.  

 

To install Acronis Snap Deploy Management Agent: 

 
1.  Run the Acronis Snap Deploy setup program 

2.  Click Install Acronis Snap Deploy Management Agent  

3.  Follow the Install Wizard instructions on the screen