Basic Deployment Process

Figure 3-8 illustrates the basic deployment process using only the Windows 7 deployment tools to build images for high-volume deployments. Although this is useful background information, direct use of these tools isn’t recommended. Using a framework like MDT 2010 is the best way to deploy Windows 7.

Basic deployment process

Figure 3-8. Basic deployment process

The following list describes the steps in Figure 3-8:

  • Technician Computer You build a distribution share on a technician computer. The distribution share includes the Windows 7 source files, applications, device drivers, and packages. You use Windows SIM to configure the distribution share by ...

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