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Desktop Management Guide
Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required
Writer:
Holly Jahangiri
Part Number:
177919-001
File Name:
4-dm-ch1.doc
Last Saved On:
3/14/2000 1:32 PM
Last Saved By:
Lydia Sanchez
Initial Configuration and Deployment
Compaq computers come with a preinstalled system software image.
After a very brief software “unbundling” process, the computer is ready
to be used.
You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a
customized set of system and application software. There are several
methods for deploying a customized software image. They include:
Installing additional software applications after unbundling the
preinstalled software image
Using software deployment tools, such as Microsoft MS Batch or
NT Distribution Share (NTDS), or Altiris eXpress to replace the
preinstalled software with a customized software image
Using a disk cloning process to copy the contents from one hard
drive to another
The best deployment method depends on your information technology
environment and processes. The PC Deployment section of the
Solutions and Services Web site (www.compaq.com/im/change)
provides information to help you select the best deployment method.
You’ll also find guides and utilities to integrate with Microsoft or PXE-
based deployment tools.
The Compaq Restore CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI-ready hardware
provide further assistance with recovery of system software,
configuration management and troubleshooting, and power
management.
Remote System Installation
Remote System Installation allows you to start and set up your system
using the software and configuration information located on a network
server. The Remote System Installation feature is usually used as a
system setup and configuration tool, and can be used for the following
tasks:
Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs.
Formatting a hard drive.
Installing application software or drivers.
Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers.
To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the
F12=Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right corner