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Network deployment
This method uses a bootable, DOS-based diskette or CD to establish a network connection
between the target computer and the ImageUltra Builder module repository. Once the
connection is established, you select which base map and driver map to use. Depending on
your base-map settings, one of the following occurs:
► If you specified a direct network installation, a temporary network-staging folder is
created on the network specifically for the target computer. The maps are copied to this
folder and all modules that control the installation procedure are unpacked to this folder.
When the installation process begins, the hard disk is prepared and all modules required
for the image content are obtained from the repository and unpacked dynamically as they
are needed. A direct-network installation requires a network connection throughout the
deployment and installation process.
► If you specified a network deployment with local installation, all of the modules defined
in the map are downloaded to the service partition of the target computer, and the target
computer is prepared for the installation process. If a service partition does not exist at the
start of the deployment process, one is created (for more information about service
partitions, see the ImageUltra Builder Version 2.0 User Guide).
For direct network deployment (network deployment with local installation), you use the
ImageUltra Builder Deploy Wizard to create either an ImageUltra Builder Network
Deployment Diskette or an ImageUltra Builder Network Deployment CD. Based on your
responses, the Deploy Wizard prompts you through the steps required to create the
diskette or CD.
Note: Providing user name and password information on the deployment media (diskette
or CD) is optional. If you do not provide a user name and password when you create the
deployment media, the person controlling the deployment process will be prompted for this
information (if it is required to access the network) when the deployment media is started
on the target computer. If you do provide a user name and password when you create the
deployment media, it is stored in a flat text format on the deployment media, not in a secure
format.
If you choose to make a CD, create the diskette first, and then use the CD-RW software of
your choice to create the CD from the diskette. Because this CD is bootable, make sure you
follow the instructions in the Deploy Wizard or ImageUltra Builder help system for creating a
Network Deployment CD. Depending on the type of removable-media drive available at the
target computer, use either the diskette or CD to establish a network connection between the
target computer and the ImageUltra module repository. After the connection is established,
select which base map and driver map to use. All of the modules defined in the map are
downloaded to the service partition or HPA of the target computer, and the target computer is
prepared for the installation process. If a service partition or HPA does not exist at the start of
the deployment process, one is created.
The following illustration shows a direct-network installation, which uses a network-staging
folder as a staging area.
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