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When you merge a service pack, the service pack is merged into the administrative image. Once merged, a service pack may not be removed from the administrative image. Multiple service packs may be included in a single administrative image. You can choose to append or merge service packs from the Include Service Packs page when creating a deployment. What is an administrative image (MSI) file? An administrative image is a collection of shared file resources created during the deployment process and is used by deployments to install the program to networked workstations. Service packs (patches) can be applied to an administrative image when you create the deployment. A .msi file is a Microsoft Installer file. What is the impact of selecting all products to be included in the administrative image? If you elect to include all products in your deployment, the administrative image will be larger. You should select all products only when you create multiple deployments from this image and prefer not to use the installation disk. If there are products you rarely or never use, and you do not expect to create additional deployments, you should only select a subset of products. You can still create a deployment at a later date, and include additional products, but you need to create a new administrative image. You need the installation media to do so. Uninstall and Maintenance Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to adding and removing features, reinstalling or repairing your installation, and uninstalling products. 46 | Chapter 4 Installation Troubleshooting