Compaq 470007-802 Distributing Windows 95 using LANDesk Configuration Manager - Page 3

WHITE PAPER (cont.) 3... ASSUMPTIONS The following assumptions are made in this paper: • You know how to create operating system installation services within the CSM application. • You understand or can locate information on how to configure the non-hardware specific portions of Microsoft Windows 95 for your specific installation (i.e., networking configuration, optional components, etc.) • You know what hardware must be supported. • You know how to access the Web and download the appropriate SoftPAQs containing the device driver software. • The deployment team has access to the Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit. CONVENTIONS The notation \\SERVER_NAME\... refers to the network shares that are created by LCM. For example, in this document, \\SERVER_NAME\PROGRAMS refers to the D:\ProgramFiles\Intel\lcm\server\public\programs directory on the LCM server. (Actual mapping of the shares depends on the installation options selected during LCM server setup.) REFERENCES TO COMPAQ, INTEL AND MICROSOFT DOCUMENTATION Use the following resources to help you deploy Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Deskpro EP or Deskpro EN Series client systems: • The Compaq Guide to PC Deployment white paper entitled "Network Installation of Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Deskpro EP and Deskpro EN Series of Personal Computers Using Microsoft Tools." • The Intel support page for LANDesk Configuration Manager, located on the Web at http://support.intel.com/support/landesk/configmgr/index.htm. It contains FAQ's, technical notes, and a troubleshooting guide. • The Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit. It is very useful for understanding the deployment strategies described in this paper. It gives specific information on the options used to automate the installation of Windows 95. • Microsoft's Knowledge Base, located on the Web at http://support.microsoft.com/support, contains articles describing known installation issues and solutions. • SETUP.TXT from the Windows 95 CD provides useful information about setting up Windows 95 and describes some known installation issues. Hardware Preparation Ensure that all factory-installed Compaq hardware is properly connected in each target computer. Refer to the Guide to Features & Upgrades included with the Compaq Deskpro EP Series and Deskpro EN Series computers if you have any questions regarding how the hardware is installed in the system. NA139A/1098