ADS Web

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ADS Web

ADS Web is a Web-based user interface available to administrators working with Automated Deployment Services (ADS). Shown in a default configuration in the following figure, ADS Web is a code sample that service providers can use as a basis for custom development of ADS administrative processes. The sample code for ADS Web duplicates the functionality of the ADS Management console and overcomes some of its limitations.

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Figure: ADS Web sample interface showing ADS administration tools

ADS Web offers these specific benefits:

  • Easier Remote Administration for ADS - ADS administrators can log on to the ADS Web site and work remotely and securely using any browser. In contrast, to work remotely using the ADS Management console requires installing ADS administrative tools on a server or workgroup computer connected to the network.
  • Customize Sample Code - The sample code for ADS Web allows you to develop and extend administrative functionality. For example, you can add custom commands to right-click menus.
  • Additional Functionality - As currently developed, ADS Web enables you to perform tasks that are not possible with the ADS Management console:
    • Mount and unmount images as a drive letter in Windows Explorer.
    • Execute jobs without creating a job template.
    • Execute jobs on the Controller without using the command line.
    • View job histories at a more detailed level. For example, you can set ADS Web to show only failed jobs.

See Install ADS Web for instructions on how to install and configure ADS Web.