Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of ClientSetupLogicWinSix

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May 25, 2007, 12:48:38 PM (17 years ago)

Author:

romw

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ClientSetupLogicWinSix

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+== Client Setup Logic for 6.0 Clients ==
+
+Starting with the 6.0 client release the service-mode install type will be the only supported install type. We expect to receive the following benefits:
+
+ * Simplified installation experience.
+ * Increased security.
+ * Increased stability for project applications.
+ * Graphics available for all users, instead of just the first user to login.
+
+NOTE: Windows9x will continue to be treated as a single-user install. 
+
+High level MSI overview:
+{{{
+GUI BEGIN
+    Welcome Screen
+    License Agreement
+    Configuration Screen (BOINC Screensaver, Launch BOINC Manager at Logon, Advanced Button)
+    IF AdvancedButtonClicked
+        Advanced Configuration Screen (Change Install Directory, Change Data Directory, Select which components to install)
+    END IF
+    Confirmation Screen
+GUI END
+
+
+
+EXEC BEGIN
+    ...
+    ... MSI: Copies extracted MSI to storage location
+    ... MSI: Search for existing BOINC installation
+    ... MSI: Validates installaton package
+    ...
+    CAValidateSetupType
+    CAValidateServiceAccount
+    CAShutdownBOINC
+    CAShutdownBOINCManager
+    CAShutdownBOINCManager95
+    CAShutdownBOINCScreensaver
+    ...
+    ... MSI: Remove older version if it exists
+    ...
+    CACleanupOldBinaries
+    CAMigratex86x64
+    CAMigrateCPDNBBC
+    CACreateBOINCAccounts (New in Version 6.0)
+    CACreateBOINCGroups (New in Version 6.0)
+    CAMigrateBOINCData (New in Version 6.0)
+    ...
+    ... MSI: Begin installation process
+    ... MSI: Copy Files to installation directory
+    ... MSI: Set Permissions installation directory
+    ... MSI: Register Service
+    ... MSI: Copy screensaver to screensaver installation directory
+    ... MSI: Register Screensaver
+    ...
+    CACreateBOINCManagerLaunchScript
+    ...
+    ... MSI: Start Services
+    ... MSI: Register User
+    ... MSI: Register Product
+    ... MSI: Cleanup temporary files
+    ... 
+EXEC END
+}}}
+
+=== User Accounts ===
+
+Two user accounts will be created, one to execute boinc.exe, and one that boinc.exe can use to launch science applications.
+
+NOTE: Including the computer name avoids name collisions when BOINC is installed on domain controllers.
+
+Users:
+
+{{{
+boinc_<ComputerName>
+boinc_project_<ComputerName>
+}}}
+
+Both `boinc_<ComputerName>` and `boinc_project_<ComputerName>` should be setup so that their passwords never expire.
+
+A file should be dropped in the BOINC data directory called client_init.xml which contains the username and base64 encoded password for `boinc_project_<ComputerName>`. The first time the client starts up after install it should read the file and store an encrypted form of the data in the state file using !CryptProtectData/CryptUnprotectData. After reading in the client_init.xml file it should be deleted.
+
+Groups:
+
+{{{
+boinc_administrators
+boinc_project
+}}}
+
+Each group will contain the following members:
+
+|| boinc_administrators  || Administrator [[BR]] <Installing User> [[BR]] `boinc_<ComputerName>` ||
+|| boinc_project || `boinc_project_<ComputerName>` ||
+|| Guests        || `boinc_project_<ComputerName>` ||
+
+=== Data Directory ===
+
+All data, configuration files, and logs will be moved to the following default location:
+{{{
+Vista:
+C:\Users\All Users\BOINC
+
+2000/XP:
+C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\BOINC
+}}}
+
+Under BOINC there will be a 'projects' and 'slots' directory.
+
+Directories will have the following permissions:
+
+|| BOINC          || SYSTEM (Full Control) [[BR]] Administrators (Full Control) [[BR]] boinc_administrators (Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write) [[BR]] boinc_projects (Deny All) ||
+|| BOINC\projects || SYSTEM (Full Control) [[BR]] Administrators (Full Control) [[BR]] boinc_administrators (Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write) [[BR]] boinc_projects (Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write) ||
+|| BOINC\slots    || SYSTEM (Full Control) [[BR]] Administrators (Full Control) [[BR]] boinc_administrators (Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write) [[BR]] boinc_projects (Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write) ||
+
+Notes: What to do if an organization has disabled the 'Bypass Traverse Checking' user right for Everyone? See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823659 for more details.
+
+=== Executables Directory ===
+
+Same location as the previous releases.
+
+{{{
+C:\Program Files\BOINC
+}}}
+
+Directory will have the following permissions:
+
+|| BOINC          || SYSTEM (Full Control) [[BR]] Administrators (Full Control) [[BR]] boinc_administrators (Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write) [[BR]] boinc_projects (Deny All) ||
+
+=== Additional Notes ===
+
+Each time an installation occurs, both of the account passwords should be reset and a new randomly generated password should be used.