Compaq 6000 - ProLiant - 128 MB RAM Manual page 20

designs allow IT professionals to simplify their image development to create
a combination common image.
Q: What is HP doing in the area of ―Common Image‖?
A: HP supports the use of Common Images in the following ways:
For desktops, The HP dc7900, 8000 Elite, and 6000 Pro product families
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share a common integrated architecture allowing IT professionals to easily
manage and deploy a shared image across their environment.
HP Professional Services available. The HP PCCS (PC Custom Solutions)
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organization can work with you to consult on common image creation.
PCCS has vast experience with HP hardware and common image creation
to solve your complex needs and simplify your work. Contact your HP
Account Manager to engage with the HP PCCS organization.
HP provides white papers, Manageability tools and ready access to
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software which ease image creation and management.
Q: Can a common image be created and shared across both desktop and
notebook products?
A: It's possible. While HP does not deliver a common image compatible between
both desktop and portable systems, we do have customers who are deploying
common images across these systems in their environments. There are some
technical differences between desktop and notebook architecture that must be
taken into consideration prior to creating a common image across these
products. The HP PCCS organization can help you deliver this solution in your
environment. Contact your HP Account Representative for more information on
how to contact PCCS.
Q: How can I ensure that I have the proper license to build and deploy a common
image?
A: Contact your Microsoft licensing representative.
Q: Can I build an image that will work on desktop products in other product
families?
A: Yes, see the ―extending the process‖ section of this document for details.
Q: Can I build a common image that will work on PC's from different
manufacturers?
A: No. When you purchase a product from a hardware vendor such as HP, your
license for the operating system is tied to that vendor's hardware. In addition,
Windows Product Activation will detect the hardware differences and prompt
users to register their operating system with Microsoft.
Q: Can I deploy a common image on systems that originally contained a different
operating system?
A: Not without the proper licensing obtained from Microsoft. Please contact your
Microsoft licensing representative to ensure you have the proper license.