Initial Configuration And Deployment; Remote System Installation; Altiris Express - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Service & Reference Manual

3.1

Initial Configuration and Deployment

Compaq computers come with a preinstalled system software image. After a very brief software
"unbundling" process, the Compaq Deskpro Personal Computer or 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:
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Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled software
image
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Using software deployment tools, such as Microsoft MS Batch or NT Distribution Share
(NTDS) to replace the preinstalled software with a customized software image
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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.
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Remote System Installation

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:
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Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs.
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Formatting a hard drive.
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Installing application software or drivers.
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Updating the operating system, 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.
Compaq and Altiris, Inc. have partnered to provide tools designed to make the task of corporate
PC deployment and management easier and less time-consuming, ultimately lowering the total
cost of ownership and making Compaq PCs the most manageable client PCs in the enterprise
environment.

Altiris eXpress

Altiris eXpress allows the system administrator to create and quickly deploy a customized,
corporate-standard software image across one or more networked client PCs with an interface as
simple to use as Windows Explorer. Altiris eXpress supports Intel's Wired for Management and
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). Using Altiris eXpress and the Remote System Installation
features of the Compaq computer, there is no need for the system administrator to visit each new
PC individually to deploy the software image.
For more information, refer to the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/easydeploy
3-2 Desktop Management