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Creating and Restoring Images on the HP Compaq Thin Client t57x0 with Altiris Deployment Server v6.5 Introduction 2 Prerequisites 2 Creating an Altiris backup image on the t57x0 2 Creating an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server 2
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sample scripts for executing jobs and tasks on HP thin clients. You can find jobs for creating and distributing disk images which properly handle the EWF partition in the Jobs pane under the HP Thin Clients heading. You can also create jobs manually as shown in the following section. Creating an
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sections provide instructions for both methods. Restoring an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server To restore an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server: 1. On the Deployment Server Console, right-click Samples\HP Thin Clients\Windows XP Embedded\Distribute Disk Image
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image locally: 1. Reboot the thin client, and then press F12 when the HP logo displays during system restart HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP

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Creating and Restoring Images on the HP Compaq Thin Client t57x0 with Altiris Deployment Server v6.5	1
This paper provides instructions for imaging the HP Compaq Thin Client t57x0 series.	2
Introduction	2
Imaging an HP Compaq Thin Client t57x0 with Altiris RapiDeploy is similar to imaging a PC, but with a few limitations and advisories. Conflicts with the write filter partition and current imaging technology can cause problems if not handled c...	2
Prerequisites	2
There are two methods to create or restore an image to an HP Compaq Thin Client t57x0. Both methods require a DOS boot environment with a network drive mapped to the express share of the deployment server and the image filestore. HP recommend...	2
Additionally, imaging requires the following:	2
If you are using older machines that do not support PXE or a network that does not have a DHCP PXE environment, you can install an Altiris BootWorks Partition on the drive. You can install BootWorks remotely using Altiris Deployment Server or...	2
Creating an Altiris backup image on the t57x0	2
Altiris Deployment Solution comes with sample scripts for executing jobs and tasks on HP thin clients. You can find jobs for creating and distributing disk images which properly handle the EWF partition in the Jobs pane under the HP Thin Clie...	2
Creating an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server	2
To create an Altiris backup image remotely using Altiris Deployment Server:	2
1. In the jobs pane, drag and drop the Create Disk image job under Samples\\HP Thin Clients\\Win dows XP Embedded.	2
2. Click Yes to ignore the warning message and continue scheduling the imaging job. The Schedule Computers for Job screen displays.	2
3. Select one of the following options, and then click OK.	3
4. The system reboots and begins the image capture process.	3
Creating an Altiris backup image locally	3
To create an Altiris backup image locally:	3
1. Reboot the thin client, and then press F12 when the HP logo displays during system restart.	3
2. Press F8 when prompted, and then select Altiris Managed PC.	3
3. Press Esc to exit the BootWorks process at the F2 for Diagnostics Mode prompt.	3
4. Type rdeployt -mu -ff:\\<location of image>\\<imagename.img> For example: rdeployt -mu -ff:\\images\\myimage.img	3
5. When imaging is complete, restart the thin client.	3
Restoring an Altiris backup image on the t57x0	3
You can restore an Altiris backup image remotely using Altiris Deployment Server or locally by invoking RDeployt.exe. The following sections provide instructions for both methods.	3
Restoring an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server	3
To restore an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server:	3
1. On the Deployment Server Console, right-click Samples\\HP Thin Clients\\Windows XP Embedded\\Distribute Disk Image, and then select Copy.	3
2. Right-click Distribute Disk Image, and then select Paste.	3
3. Rename Copy of Distribute Disk Image as Restore Backup Image of the HP t57x0.	3
4. Click Restore Backup Image of the HP t57x0.	3
5. In the Task window, select the Distribute Disk Image task.	3
6. Click Modify.	3
7. Browse to the image you want to restore.	3
8. Select the Automation environment.	3
9. Click Finish.	3
10. Drag-and-drop the job to the selected machine. Click Yes to ignore the warning message and con tinue scheduling the imaging job.	4
11. Select one of the following options, and then click OK.	4
Restoring an Altiris backup image locally	4
To restore an Altiris backup image locally:	4
1. Reboot the thin client, and then press F12 when the HP logo displays during system restart.	4
2. Press F8 when prompted, and then select Altiris Managed PC.	4
3. Press Esc to exit the BootWorks process at the F2 for Diagnostics Mode prompt.	4
4. Type rdeployt -mu -ff:\\<location of image>\\<imagename.img>	4

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Creating and Restoring Images on the HP Compaq Thin

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Introduction

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Creating an Altiris backup image on the t57x0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Creating an Altiris backup image remotely using deployment server

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Creating an Altiris backup image locally

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Restoring an Altiris backup image on the t57x0

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