Chapter 2. Automating the Windows Vista Installation

MICROSOFT EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista

Automating the Windows Vista Installation

This chapter begins with an overview of the automated deployment options available with Windows Vista. Then, this chapter describes how to access the deployment tools available for Windows Vista. Next, it details the use of unattended installation; WDS; how the System Preparation Tool, along with ImageX, is used to create disk images for automated installation; and how to use Windows System Image Manager (SIM) to create unattended answer files.

Choosing Automated Deployment Options

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