Otto allows you to configure machines in bulk. This allows you to push software to many machines at once, transfer many machines at once to a different group, etc. These actions are taken on a Group.
On the right side you'll see the Systems section. This section allows you to pair a new system (or many new systems) into the group and also provides a button for each bulk action.
System Package and Configuration Selections
Fill out the form by selecting a package/configuration, systems and operation. Give it time to process, depending on how busy Otto is, large jobs could take several minutes to complete.
Prestage Systems
This allows you prestage systems in bulk. Select some or all systems.
Delete Systems
When deleting Windows systems, you need to decide if you want to merely clear the record from Otto, or if you want to retire the system from service.
- As the dialog explains, deleting systems from Active Directory, MDT, and SCCM will immediately take effect, rendering the system inaccessible in the field. Make sure you understand your options before using this feature.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In Otto, multiple different systems (whose unique identifier is serial number) may have the same Name.
- The Name is used for the active directory account. Whichever system was most recently prestaged will take over the name AND the trust relationship in Active Directory.
- Similarly, when deleting a system in Active Directory, it's deleted by Name, which could affect more than one system if multiple systems share the same name.
Transfer Systems
This allows you to transfer systems to a new group and optionally prestage them too.
After clicking Transfer Systems: Next, a screen where you can select, all, none, or some of the machines in the group displays, and your prestage options. Select the systems and then click Proceed.
Once you click Submit, the new systems will be transferred, configured, and then prestaged.
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