HP Insight Control - Manual (Page 12)

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For firmware, overwriting the components subfolder with a newer version of the Firmware CD is not
supported.
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For firmware, the logs subfolder contains output logs from the flashing utility. The log filenames are
based upon the computer ID of the target server. Every time the job is executed against a server, that
log file gets appended to.
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ProLiant jobs use the LinuxPE automation environment. Integrity jobs use the WinPE automation
environment.
Windows features
These features enable you to deploy Windows either via a scripted install or Sysprep imaging.
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Scripted install product keys are stored in the express database, user_tokens table.
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Sysprep product keys can be accessed and modified in the Deployment Server Console Options dialog.
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You can accomplish most customizations by either editing the answer file or adding a step to the
*-post.cmd
script.
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You can change the default Altiris Deployment Agent settings by editing the aclient.inp file.
Table 3-1 Typical Windows scripted install job layout
Description Task
Partitions and formats the target hard drive. Distribute Disk Image
Copies drivers to the target hard drive. Run Script – Copy OEM Files
Generates the unattend answer file for this target. Run Script – Configure Answer File
Starts the Windows scripted install. Run Script – Install OS
Performs any additional configuration and installs additional software.
NOTE: This task will not execute until:
• The operating system has been installed.
• The Altiris agent has been installed and connects to the Deployment Server.
Install Package
Reboots the target for all changes to take effect. Power Control
Table 3-2 Typical Windows file layout
Description File/Subfolder
unattend files
sysprep files
Various support utilities
bin\
Distribution files
dist\
Captured Sysprep images
images\
Post-deployment scripts for configuration and software installation
oem\
Drivers required for deployment
drivers\
A small set of smart components required to make the target manageable
components\
Table 3-3 Windows scripted install default settings
Default setting Component
The administrator password is password. For Windows 2003, this password is stored as clear
text in the unattend answer file. HP recommends changing the default administrator password. Administrator password
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