Initial Configuration And Deployment - Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP240 Reference Manual

Initial Configuration
and Deployment
3-2 Desktop Management
Compaq workstations come with a preinstalled system software
image. After a very brief software "unbundling" process, the
workstation 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 Microsoft deployment tools, such as MS Batch or NT
Distribution Share (NTDS) to replace the preinstalled
software with a customized software image
Using a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)-based tool,
such as Platinum AutoConfigure (formerly Intel LANDesk
Configuration Manager), 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 Deskpro 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.