Solstice AutoClient 2.1 Installation and Release Notes

What's New in the Solstice AutoClient 2.1 Product

The Solstice AutoClient 2.1 product provides new features described in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 New Solstice AutoClient 2.1 Features

Feature 

Description 

Improved installation script 

A new installation script makes it easier to users to install Solstice AdminSuite and AutoClient software. The new script enables you to set up systems to run AdminSuite remotely and also to set up systems to be administered by AdminSuite. The installation script can now also be run as root. 

Improved password functionality 

You can now set diskless client's and AutoClient's root password using Host Manager. 

JavaStationTMTM support

Using Host Manager, you can now add JavaStations to your network. 

OS services removal support 

HostManager now allows you to remove OS services from an OS server. 

Script enabler feature 

Host Manager now has the capability to run scripts that you have created to customize your operations. 

AutoClient disk profile documentation 

Information about how to setup your AutoClient disk provile has now been included in the Solstice AutoClient 2.1 Administration Guide.