Compaq 8000 Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for t - Page 4
Advantages of a Common Image, Limitations of a Common Image - install xp
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Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center as a free download. SYSPREP (System preparation tool)-This is a Microsoft tool that prepares the operating system for imaging. This tool must be run before imaging a system and then deploying that image. SYSPREP.exe can be found on your operating system CD obtained either from HP or Microsoft. SYSPREP, as well as other useful documentation and tools, is contained in the named deploy.cab, located in the support\tools directory for Windows XP. SYSPREP is located in the SYSPREP folder at %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\SYSPREP for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Advantages of a Common Image Creating a common image has several advantages. Image reduction - By creating a product family-based common image, image management becomes easier because the number of images that require management is reduced. Image validation - By using the image preinstalled by HP, you will start with an image that has already undergone extensive testing and validation with the hardware on which it will be deployed. This will save considerable testing resources in your environment. In addition, using the HP image as a base will bypass the Microsoft Windows Activation process that requires each user to activate their copy of Windows (Activation is only required in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7). Operating System-controlled driver installation - By implementing the .inf filebased driver installation method outlined in this white paper, it is assured that hardware will be installed in the most optimal manner possible. Limitations of a Common Image While the use of a common image can be extremely advantageous, it is not without caveats. Creating a common image causes a shift in the support liability from the PC OEM back to the organization creating the common image. It is also very important to be aware of the operating system license as well as licensed applications that are part of the common image. Royalty-based applications typically have strict guidelines surrounding deployment and usage. For example, devices such as DVD have strict distribution restrictions regarding how DVD software is distributed. Please contact your Microsoft licensing representative for the proper operating system license.