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Objective 1.2 Perform and Troubleshoot an Unattended Installation of Windows XP Professional<br />

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Objective 1.2<br />

Perform and Troubleshoot an<br />

Unattended Installation of<br />

Windows XP Professional<br />

Automation of the installation of Windows XP Professional, called unattended installation,<br />

is much more efficient and less prone to error when deploying large numbers<br />

of computers. To effectively automate the deployment of Windows XP Professional,<br />

you must know how to plan for deployment, build and configure the installation environment,<br />

create customized answer files, and distribute the operating system and<br />

applications to the target computers.<br />

A number of methods for automating operating systems have been developed over<br />

time; consequently, there are several alternatives for preparing installation routines and<br />

deploying the installation packages. Preparation methods include<br />

■ Installation scripts that partially or completely automate setup.<br />

■ The SysPrep utility and disk imaging.<br />

■ The /syspart switch available with Winnt32.exe.<br />

Distribution methods include<br />

■ Bootable CD-ROM.<br />

■ RIS.<br />

■ Batch file and a network distribution folder.<br />

■ Systems Management Server (SMS).<br />

To successfully answer questions in this objective, you must know how to use the<br />

Setup Manager Wizard to prepare for a Windows XP Professional installation and to<br />

create answer files and UDF files. You must also know how to create and edit these<br />

installation scripts manually by using a text editor. You need to be familiar with all the<br />

preparation and distribution methods and understand which ones are appropriate for<br />

different circumstances.

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