Initial Configuration And Deployment; Remote System Installation - Compaq 127507-008 - Deskpro EP - 64 MB RAM Software Reference Manual

Initial Configuration
and Deployment

Remote System Installation

3-2 Intelligent Manageability
Compaq computers come with a preinstalled set of system
software. Automated System Installation and Remote System
Installation enable you to replace the preinstalled software with
a customized set of system and application software for
consistent, standard software deployment. The Compaq Restore
CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI-ready hardware provide
further assistance with selective recovery of system software,
configuration management and troubleshooting, and power
management.
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:
Installing the optional Setup partition. The partition should
be installed only if you wish to use the previous generation
of Compaq Computer Setup and Diagnostics utilities.
Formatting a hard drive.
Installing an operating system.
Installing application software or drivers.
To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the
F12=Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right
corner of the Compaq logo screen. Follow the instructions on
the screen to continue the process.