NetIQ Corporation recommends initially installing AppManager in a lab environment. When you install AppManager in a lab environment, focus on the following goals:
Uncovering potential conflicts between AppManager and other applications, such as firewalls
For example, you might have special port requirements or restrictive account policies. If you uncover problems, you can search the AppManager Knowledge Base on the NetIQ Web site for information about resolving the problem, or contact Technical Support.
Quantifying the resource usage requirements of AppManager components
This allows you to safely test your assumptions and verify that the computers where you intend to install components during the actual deployment meet the requirements.
Documenting network utilization between components
Even when deploying in a test environment, setting up a realistic sample of scripts and distribution of components lets you assess your bandwidth and latency assumptions.
Testing the distribution of AppManager agents to ensure you have reliable account information and permissions (for example, usable passwords and domain account names)
Estimating the time required to install components and resolve installation issues