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Chapter 4 Deploying iTunes 39
Silently Installing on Windows
To push iTunes to client computers, extract the individual .msi files from
iTunesSetup.exe.
To Extract .msi files from iTunesSetup.exe:
1 Run iTunesSetup.exe.
2 Open %temp% and find a folder named IXPnnn.TMP, where %temp% is your temporary
directory (typically bootdrive:\documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\temp\) and
nnn is a 3-digit random number.
3 Copy the .msi files from the folder to another location.
4 Quit the installer opened by iTunesSetup.exe.
Then use Group Policy Object Editor, in the Microsoft Management Console, to add the
.msi files to a Computer Configuration policy. Make sure that add the configuration to
the Computer Configuration policy, not the User Configuration policy.
Important: iTunes requires QuickTime, and Apple Mobile Device Services (AMDS) is
necessary to use an iPod touch or iPhone with iTunes.
Installing iTunes on Macintosh Computers
Mac computers come with iTunes installed. The latest version of iTunes, which includes
QuickTime, is available at www.apple.com/itunes. To push iTunes to Mac clients, you
can use Workgroup Manager, an administrative tool included with Mac OS X Server.
Setting iTunes Restrictions
You can restrict your users from using certain iTunes features. This is sometimes
referred to as parental controls. The following features can be restricted:
 Automatic and user-initiated checking for new versions of iTunes and device
software updates.
 Displaying the iTunes MiniStore while browsing or playing media
 Automatically sync when devices are connected
 Retrieve album artwork
 Use Visualizer plug-ins
 Enter a URL of streaming media
 Automatically discover Apple TV systems
 Register new devices with Apple
 Subscribe to podcasts
 Play Internet radio
 Access the iTunes Store
 Share music with local network computers