OSD Configuration Walkthru Guide

This seems like a simple thing yet I have not yet been able to find a
walkthru on how to setup an Image properly that doesn't use the
Mini-setup. I am also confuused over what needs to be done.

I have my sysprep files in the sysprep folder. Per the OSD
docuumentation, it never says if I need to have my own unattend or
sysprep files in the folder (using the setup manager). Since SMS OSD
has a GUI, do i need to bother with the Setup manager in Sysprep? If I
have thse files in the folder, do I need to remove them prior to uing
the OSD?

I am also confused over the settings I need to use to automate the
install of an OS using OSD. When i use the OD GUI, I specify the
-quiet -activated options but I still end up having to use the mini
setup. What options do i need to use to keep the mini setup from
running??

Also, I am seeing posts referring to having to remove the SMS
Certificate before imaging the OS. I have not come across any docs on
what this is or how to remove it. Is there a site I can read about
this in more detail? Is this something that must be done??

Thanks!

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