Re: OS Deployment (with apps)
From: Patrick J. LoPresti (patl_at_users.sourceforge.net)
Date: 09/16/04
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Date: 16 Sep 2004 18:07:49 -0400
You also might take a look at <http://unattended.sourceforge.net/>.
By default, it asks a bunch of questions (including which applications
you want), then it launches an unattended installation of
Windows+updates+applications.
- Pat
"PennerTech" <PennerTech@discussions.microsoft.com> writes:
> I am a PC Tech and I put packages together for different clients based on how
> much they want to spend. I install Windows and all relavent applications on
> many 'different' machines. It is requiring too much intervention on my part
> to make sure everything is installed and up-to-date on each machine (about 4
> hours waiting and interacting with each computer if it's done right). I
> simply cannot continue to put forth that amount of effort for each computer.
>
> I know little about HAL (hardware abstraction layers), RIS (remote
> installation services), or the many other things related to OS deployment.
> There are some products by Symantec (now partnered with Powerquest) that
> might work. I am testing them tonight. I can't create a different image for
> different computers though. That would not be feasible given the vast
> differences of the computers I work on.
>
> Options I am considering:
> METHOD OF DEPLOYMENT -- CD image or Laptop(with crossover cable to USB
> network adapter on client PC)
> 1) RIS (through MS) -- req's different images based on HAl (probably not a
> feasible idea)
> 2) Powerquest OS Deployment
> 3) Symantec (now partnered with Powerquest) Ghost 9 or Ghost 8 Corporate
> edition
> 4) Casper (looks similar to Ghost 9) among many other drive imaging products
> on the market today
>
> I need a one-click or simple solution to deploy Windows, updates, and apps
> in the easiest way possible to 'different' computers. I do have a laptop I
> can use for deployment if need be. What would you guys recommend?
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