DaaS Build Phase

DaaS Build Phase

  1. Setup Proliant Server
  2. Install XenServer
    1. Setup XenServer GUI Appliance and Configure it to Autostart

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      <li>Setup a Autostart vApp
      Create a Autstart vApp and add VMS
      Get uuid of vApp: xe appliance-list name-label="autostart"
      edit rc.local:
      echo "xe appliance-start uuid=869aabc7-5b30-b0bf-79cf-ca5acbb162be" >> /etc/rc.loca
      xe vm-param-set uuid=29025d12-5148-9ed3-9e21-78c1fc35a44a other-config:auto_poweron=true
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  3. Create Windows 2012 R2 DataCenter Template
  4. Install DC
  5. Install Management Server
  6. Install SQL Server in HA
    1. http://jeromequief.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/sql-2012-ha-groups-unattended/
  7. Install KMS and activate
    1. Install Windows Activation Tool – http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=11936
  8. Install Citrix Server
  9. Install Citrix License Server
  10. Install RDS Licenses

    1. Install RDS License Role

    2. Run RD licensingManager

    3. Active Server Wizard

    4. Install Licenses / Service Provider License Agreement / Windows 2012 / RDS Per User CAL /

    5. User Corporate Enrolment Number

    6. Setup RDS License GPO – Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Licensing

  11. Install SQL Server 2012
  12. Build SCCM
    1. ConfigMgr 2012 R2 Prerequisites Installation Tool 1.3.0 – http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/ConfigMgr-2012-R2-e52919cd
    2. Install SQL Server 2012 SP2 on the same server as SCCM, as SQL is free. SQLConfiguration.ini
    3. Pre-requisits
      1. Servers Accounts must be in Local Administrator Group
      2. Create a SQLAdmin Group and add it as the SQL Administrators
    4. Check Pre-requisites – start \E:\SMSSETUP\BIN\X64\prereqchk.exe /LOCAL
    5. Test Schema Extension .\ADSchemaExtensionConflictAnalyzer.ps1 –inputfile E:\SMSSETUP\BIN\X64\ConfigMgr_ad_schema.ldf –outputfile results.ldf
    6. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg712264.aspx
    7. Install WSUS via Windows Features
    8. Extend Schema *.ldf / \SMSSETUP\BIN\X64\extadsch.exe
    9. AD schema has now be extended, AD must be configured to allow
      each ConfigMgr Site security rights to publish in each of their domains.
    10. Create  System Manager Container and give the SCCM computer object full permissions
      1. DSA.msc
      2. View Advanced Features
      3. Create new Container under System called System Manager
      4. Create a Group and add all SCCM Computer names it and add Full Permissions to this container
      5. Select Advanced and select this group Edit and Allow / This object and all descendant objects (Select All)
    11. Server Roles
      1. NET Framework 4.0
      2. Windows Server Features:
      3. .NET Framework 3.5.1 Features
      4. .NET Framework 3.5.1
      5. Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
      6. Add Required Role Services
      7. Remote Differential Compression
      8. Windows Role Services
      9. Web Server
      10. Common HTTP Features
      11. WebDAV publishing
      12. Application Development
      13. ASP.NET
      14. “Add Required Role Services”
      15. ASP
      16. Security
      17. Windows Authentication
      18. Management Tools
      19. IIS 6 WMI Compatibility
    12. Install Remote Differential Compression – Install-WindowsFeature Rdc
    13. Change the SQL Server(MSSQLSERVER) Logon with Domain Service Account
    14. Install Bits – install-windowsfeature BITS
    15. Create a Firewall Group Policy and Allow inbound rules for SQL Replication ports 1433 and 4022 (http://blogs.technet.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-84-45-metablogapi/5305.clip_5F00_image010_5F00_46C83E62.png)
    16. Install Windows ADK for Windows 8.1 – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39982
    17. NOT Installed – In Server Manager select Features, Add Features, Select .NET Framework 3.5, also select WCF Activation and when prompted answer Add Required Role Services click next and next again. (Make sure the BIT and IIS service is running/restart after install).
    18. Not installed – Set SQL Server Properties/General/Server Colation/SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS
      1. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175835.aspx
      2. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180175.aspx
    19. Not installed – Enable Bits – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753227.aspx
    20. Download prerequisites – SMSSETUP\BIN\X64\SetupDL.exe <target dir>
    21. Add the SCCM Server domain computer account to local Administrators group of the SQL Server
    22. Setup SQL Properties/Memoy/ 50% of the Maximum memory and set MIN and MAX to same/static
    23. Add IIS 6 Management Compatibility Role
    24. IIS Configuration
      1. IIS \ Server \ Authentication \ Windows Authentication – Enable
      2. IIS \ Sites \ Default Web Site\ Add Authoring Rule – All content | All Users | Read | Local
      3. IIS \ Sites \ Default Web Site\ WebDAV Settings ????
    25. Reporting Services Configuration ???
    26. Change Server Collation SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS (Run CMD as Administrator)
      1. Setup.exe /QUIET /ACTION=REBUILDDATABASE /SQLCOLLATION=SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS=BUILTIN
        \Administrators
      2. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms179254(v=SQL.100).aspx
      3. Reattach existing database
    28. Reference:
      1. http://sccmentor.wordpress.com/2014/01/08/sccm-2012-r2-step-by-step-installation-guide/
      2. http://www.david-obrien.net/2013/06/25/configmgr-2012-r2-step-by-step-installation/
      3. http://blogs.technet.com/b/uktechnet/archive/2013/04/10/guest-post-a-step-by-step-guide-to-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-with-sp1.aspx
    29. Checklist for Required Post Setup Configuration Tasks
      1. Checklist for Required Post Setup Configuration Tasks – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/library/bb633240.aspx
      2. Configure Sites and the Hierarchy in Configuration Manager – http://technet.microsoft.com/library/gg712682.aspx
      3. System Center Updates Publisher 2011 – Install – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11940
      4. Clients for Additional OS – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=39360
      5. Install SP1
      6. Install App-V Integration and Clients
      7. Install Update Publisher
      8. Install WSUS
      9. Setup download schedule
      10. Desired Configuration Management (DCM)
      11. OSD + Integration with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
      12. Configure Application Packages
      13. Tools
        1. Install RightClick Tools
        2. Client Center for Configuration Manager – https://sccmclictr.codeplex.com/
        3. Install System Center 2012 R2 Confiugration manager Toolkit – http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=36213
        4. Install System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Support Center – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645
        5. Configuration Manager Trace Log Tool
        6. Install System Center Dashboard – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=2753
          1. http://www.signatureconsultancy.com/smtrak.html
          2. Microsoft SQL Report Builder – http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=29072
  13. Install App-V Standalone
    1. http://stealthpuppy.com/app-v-faq-4-where-can-i-download-app-v/
    2. http://www.virtualizationadmin.com/articles-tutorials/application-virtualization-articles/app-v-basics-installing-and-configuring-app-v-5-infrastructure-part1.html
    3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MgFSv0P71s
    4. Setup Citrix Integration
      1. http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX126082
      2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_JpUP_fqYQ
      3.  Components
        1. App V Report Server
          1. Run the Installed and install the Reporting Services on the SQL Server.
        2. App-V Management Server
          1. Download the software Microsoft Desktop Optimisation -E:\App-V\Installers\5.0\Server
          2. Prerequisites – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj713458.aspx
          3. Install Silverlight on the management Server
          4. http://www.netdavidic.com/2013/01/implementing-app-v-50-full.html
          5. Install the Web Server ISS Role on the Management Server
          6. Install Application Services Role and Net.3.5
        3. App-V Sequence Server
        4. SQL Server
        5. Client
  14. Build App-V and App-V Sequence
    1. Install App-V Remote Application Packager – http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36216.
  15. Build XenApp RDS Host Template Server
  16. Configure KMS licenses for RDS and OSs
    1. Install Volume Activation Management Tool – http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=11936
    2. Activiate
    3. Setup DNS for KMS
  17. Configure Citrix License Server + Citrix Licensees
  18. Setup a Windows 8.1 and Windows 2012 OSD
    1. setup a isolated PXE boot environment and DHCP config – http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX115094
  19. MED-V
  20. MDOP
  21. Microsoft Assessment and Deployment Kit – http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=39982[/embed]
  22. Citrix Profile Server
  23. Setup IPAM
  24. Test Federated Access
  25. Monitoring
    1. Setup Puppet Server
    2. Setup Nessus
    3. Setup Splunk Server
    4. Setup WireShark
    5. OpenVMS
    6. Snort
    7. Wireshark
    8. HP Isight Manager for Linux – https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=HPSIM-Linux-7.x
    9. HP Version Control Repository Manager – HP Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM)
    10. HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) Version 2014.02.0 – http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/products/service_pack/spp/index.aspx
    11. HP Supplement – ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib2/software1/supportpack-windows/p1072349968/v79572
    12. ManageEngine Free Monitoring – http://www.manageengine.com/free-xenserver-health-monitor/free-xenserver-health-monitor-index.html
    13. Install Microsoft Best Practice Analyser
    14. Install Microsoft Software Inventory Analyser (MSIA) and Asset Inventory Service
    15. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyser
    16. Citrix License Reporting Tool
    17. Deploy Remote Server Administration Tools on Management Server
    18. Install Windows PowerShell Web Access on Management Server
    19. Windows Assessment Services
    20. Best Pratice Analysers
  26. XenServer Backup – http://www.quadricsoftware.com/alike/Free.php#requirements-tab
  27. PKI Infrastructure
  28. XenServer Orchestra – https://xen-orchestra.com/
  29. GPO Configurations
    1. Windows Defender and Active Protection Services – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj618314.aspx
    2. Configure Desktop Experience in Windows Server 2012 R2
  30. Setup PVS Server
    1. Configure BSMh
      1. http://blogs.citrix.com/2010/04/13/three-steps-to-a-pxe-free-xendesktop-on-hyper-v/
      2. http://support.citrix.com/proddocs/topic/provisioning-61/pvs-boot-devices-utility.html
  31. Setup Sophos Virus Protection
    1. Update exclusions for Citrix, SQL, Clustering
    2. Install Microsoft Malicious Software Removal – http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx[/embed]
    3. Microsoft Saftey Scanner – http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx[/embed
  32. Setup Management Server
    1. Window Server Essentials Experience
    2. User Access Logging
    3. Windows Inventory Logging
    4. Windows System Resource Manager
    5. Configure Printer Servers
    6. Application Server
    7. Setup Desktop Template
  34. Windows Desktop Experience Configuration
    1. Adds the Desktop Experience and XPS Viewer features to the Windows server configuration
    2. Moves the Citrix folder items in the Start menu to the Administrative Tools folder (including the Citrix AppCenter)
    3. Creates a new Windows Theme file and sets the default wallpaper
    4. Starts the Windows Themes service and configures it to start automatically
  35. Configure Citrix CloudPortal and vWorkspaces
    1. http://blogs.citrix.com/2014/06/26/automated-install-of-xendesktop-7-5-on-cloudplatform/#comment-146741
    2. Billing System
    3. Self-Services Website
    4. Manager Engine Self-Services
  36. Setup Puppet and Desired State Manager
    1. Setup Desired State Pull/Push – http://foxdeploy.com/2014/03/10/desired-state-configuration-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-care/
  37. Active Directory
    1. Enable Active Directory Recycling Bin
      1. http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2014/05/01/step-by-step-enabling-active-directory-recycle-bin-in-windows-server-2012.aspx
    2. Setup GPO Backup and System State

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