MACINTOSH: Performing an Administrative Installation

ID: Q126937

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, version 4.2
  • Microsoft Office for the Power Macintosh, version 4.2
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, version 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel for the Power Macintosh, version 5.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, version 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for the Power Macintosh, version 6.0
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Macintosh, version 4.0
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for the Power Macintosh, version 4.0

SUMMARY

The following information discusses how to perform an administrative installation (by pressing the COMMAND key while running Setup) of any one of the applications listed above.

This information is contained in the following sections:

  • Setting Up the Application on a Network


  • Before you Set Up the Application


  • About the Installation Types


  • Installing the Application on a Server


  • Installing the Application on a Workstation


SETTING UP THE APPLICATION ON A NETWORK

You can install the application in a networked environment using either of two methods. One method allows network users to install and run the application on their local workstations--a convenient alternative to installing from floppy disks. The other method sets up network users' local workstations so they can run the application from the server--useful if workstation disk space is a concern. In either case, setting up the application on a network is a two-step process:
  1. Install the application on the network server


  2. Set up the application on the workstations


BEFORE YOU SET UP THE APPLICATION

Before you setup the application, the following must be true:
  • The network must be operational


  • All users connected to the network file server or share on which you want to install the application are logged off

    NOTE: Although this step may not be necessary in your case, it is strongly recommended that users be logged off of the network before you perform an administrative installation. Setup may run successfully while users are logged on to the file server; however, if a user accesses a file or folder while it is currently being used by Setup, Setup may be interrupted.

    Additionally, if you are installing a newer version of an application while users are logged on to the file server and possibly using files that you are upgrading, this will also cause Setup to fail.


  • You must have read-write access to the network folders in which you want to install the application and its shared components


For more information, see your network software documentation.
  • If you are using a virus detection utility, disable it before you run Setup. You should do this on both the file server (before you run an administrative installation) and on the workstation (before you perform setup on a workstation) If you do not disable the utility, Setup may conflict with it and not run.


This article assumes that you know how to use network software to connect to network drives and how to find files stored on network computers.

NOTE: Every user that uses the application must have a license for that application. A license is obtained by buying a retail package or a Microsoft License Pak. For more information on network use restrictions, see your application license agreement.

ABOUT THE INSTALLATION TYPES

During installation, you are asked to choose an installation type that is dependent upon the types of workstations supported.
  • Macintosh: Installs a copy of the application that is optimized to run on Macintosh models with a 68020 or higher microprocessor. If installed on a Power Macintosh, the application runs in Macintosh emulation mode, and consequently runs slower.


  • Power Macintosh: Installs a copy of the application that is optimized to run on the Power Macintosh. This option is not available when Setup is run on standard Macintosh systems.


  • Macintosh and Power Macintosh: Installs a copy of the application that is optimized to run on either Macintosh or Power Macintosh. When you install the application on a network server, and you have users with both Macintosh and Power Macintosh systems, it is recommended that you choose the Macintosh and Power Macintosh installation type. This allows a single server installation to service users of either system. The Macintosh and Power Macintosh installation type requires more disk space, and is also intended for use on Macintosh workstations that have installed a Power Macintosh compatible upgrade card.


For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q125806 MXL5: Macintosh/Power Macintosh Type Doesn't Install Both

INSTALLING THE APPLICATION ON A SERVER

Before users can install the application on a workstation from the network, you must install it on the network server.

To Install the Application on a Server

  1. If you are using a virus-detection utility, remove the utility from the Extensions folder in your System Folder. Then restart your Macintosh. If you do not disable the virus-detection utility, Setup may conflict with it and not run properly.


  2. Insert the application's Install Disk 1 in the floppy disk drive.


  3. Double-click the application's Setup icon while holding down the COMMAND key. Continue holding down the COMMAND key until the first Setup dialog box appears.


  4. Select the installation mode.

    • Mode 1 copies the disk images to the network server folder you specify, from which users can run Typical, Complete/Custom, or Minimum installations. This option installs the application on the network server and allows users to install a copy on their individual workstations.


    • Mode 2 copies all of the files to the network server folder you specify, and allows users to run only a Workstation installation. When a user runs a workstation install, only a few necessary files (system files) are copied to the local system, while most of the files are used directly from the server location.

      If you select Mode 2, you must also select the Macintosh, Power Macintosh, or Macintosh and Power Macintosh installation type. For more information about these installation types, see the "About the Installation Types" section above.




  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

    If any open applications might cause problems, Setup asks you to close them. Setup also prompts you to do the following:

    • specify your organization name


    • write down the product ID number on your registration card


    • and specify the name of the folder that will contain the application




  6. Set the access privileges to read-only for the server folders in which you installed the application's components. Also, make sure all users who will install the application on their workstations from the network have read privileges for those folders.


You may also want to rearrange the icons in the application folder, for example, you might want to make the Microsoft Setup icon the easiest icon to access.

INSTALLING THE APPLICATION ON A WORKSTATION

After the network administrator installs the application on the network server, it can then be installed on workstations. This method of installation from a network server saves time and is more convenient than installing the application from disks.

NOTE: Whether you can install the application on your machine or just run it from a network server depends on the way the network administrator installed the application on the network server. Even if the server installation is designed to allow users to run the application from the server, do not try to run the application from the server without first performing a workstation installation. Certain files must first be installed in each workstation's System Folder.

To Install the Application on a Workstation

This procedure assumes the network administrator has completed the procedure "To Install the Application on a Server" in the "Installing The Application On A Server" section above.
  1. If you are using a virus-detection utility, remove the utility from the Extensions folder in your System Folder, and restart your Macintosh. If you do not disable the virus-detection utility, Setup may conflict with it and not run properly.


  2. From the workstation on which you want to install the application, log on to the network and connect to the drive and folder that contains the application's Setup file. Your network administrator will tell you the location and name of the drive and folder.


  3. Double-click the application's Setup icon.


  4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Setup does the following:

    • Asks you to close any open applications.


    • Asks you to type your name and may prompt you for the name of your organization (optional). After you choose the OK button, you have one chance to confirm that the information is correct.


    • Asks you to supply the location where you want to install the application, and then checks your system and the available hard disk space.


    • Asks you to choose the Macintosh, Power Macintosh, or Macintosh and Power Macintosh installation type. For more information, see the "About the Installation Types" section above.


    • Asks you to choose the type of installation you want to perform: Typical, Complete/Custom, or Minimum. If you choose the Complete/Custom button, a dialog box appears allowing you to specify the components you want to install. Click the check box next to an item to select components you want installed; clear the check box for items that you don't want installed.




  5. Depending on the options you select, you may need to respond to additional dialog boxes.


  6. When Setup is complete, choose the OK button to exit Setup or to restart your Macintosh, if necessary.


To Install the Application on a Workstation to Run From a Network Server

This procedure assumes the network administrator has completed the procedure, "To Install the Application on a Server" in the "Installing The Application On A Server" section above.
  1. If you are using a virus-detection utility, remove the utility from the Extensions folder in your System Folder. Then restart your Macintosh. If you do not disable the virus-detection utility, Setup may conflict with it and not run properly.


  2. From the workstation on which you want to install the application, log on to the network and connect to the drive and folder that contains the application's Setup file. Your network administrator will tell you the location and name of the drive and folder.


  3. Double-click the application's Setup icon.


  4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Setup does the following:

    • Asks you to close any open applications.


    • Asks you to type your name. After you choose the OK button, you have one chance to confirm that the information is correct.


    • Asks you to supply the location where you want to install the application, and then checks your system and the available hard disk space.




  5. Depending on the options you select, you may need to respond to additional dialog boxes.


  6. When Setup is complete, choose the OK button to exit Setup or to restart your Macintosh, if necessary.



MORE INFORMATION

The Office Readme - Network file, located on Install Disk 1 of the Office Setup disks contains information about the following topics:

  • Setting Up Microsoft Office on a Network


  • Installing Microsoft Office on a Server


  • Installing Microsoft Office on a Workstation


The PowerPoint Readme - Network file, located on Install Disk 1 of the PowerPoint Setup disks contains information about the following topics:
  • How to run Microsoft PowerPoint 4.0 Setup in Network Administrative Mode


  • The Setup program does not install the PowerPoint Viewer


  • Special Note to users of System 7.1, 7.1.1 (System 7 Pro), and 7.1.2 (for Power Macintosh):


The following topics are covered in the MS Excel Readme - Network file located on Install Disk 1 of the Microsoft Excel Setup disks:
  • Setting Up Microsoft Excel on a Network


  • Installing Microsoft Excel on a Server


  • Installing Microsoft Excel on a Workstation


  • Using Microsoft Excel on a Network


  • Server Files and Folder Structures


  • Workstation Files and Folder Structures



REFERENCES

"Office Readme - Network," Install Disk 1, Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, version 4.2

"MS Excel Readme - Network," Install Disk 1, Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, version 5.0

"PowerPoint Readme - Network," Install Disk 1, Microsoft PowerPoint for the Macintosh, version 4.0

Additional query words: 4.20

Keywords : offmac
Version : MACINTOSH:4.0,4.2,5.0,6.0; :4.0,4.2,6.0
Platform : MACINTOSH
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Last Reviewed: January 18, 2000
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