Lenovo ThinkVantage ImageUltra Builder Version 5.0 - Manual (Page 9)

Preface
This guide has three purposes:
v To help you understand the concepts behind building, deploying, and installing
Smart Images using the ImageUltra
™ Builder program.
v To guide you through the ImageUltra Builder installation process.
v To supplement the ImageUltra Builder help system, which provides detailed
step-by-step procedures for the tasks associated with the ImageUltra Builder
program.
Before installing or using the ImageUltra Builder program, make sure that you are
familiar with the information in Chapter 1, “ImageUltra Builder capabilities,” on
page 1 and Chapter 2, “An overview of the image process,” on page 11.
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “ImageUltra Builder capabilities,” on page 1 contains an overview of the
concepts and functions of the ImageUltra Builder program.
Chapter 2, “An overview of the image process,” on page 11 contains an
introduction to the image-building process using the ImageUltra Builder program.
Chapter 3, “Staging-area behavior and logic,” on page 33 contains information
about the staging areas used for deployment and installation and the logic used by
the ImageUltra Builder program to adapt to various conditions on the target
computer that affect the staging area selected.
Chapter 4, “Installing the ImageUltra Builder program,” on page 47 contains
installation instructions for the ImageUltra Builder program, as well as
prerequisites, limitations, and considerations that you need to understand before
you install the program.
Chapter 5, “Working with the ImageUltra Builder interface,” on page 55 introduces
you to the various windows and conventions used in the ImageUltra Builder
interface.
Chapter 6, “Map construction overview,” on page 77 focuses on the concepts
behind creating a map tree structure and setting some of the map attributes.
Chapter 7, “Creating maps,” on page 117 provides step-by-step instructions for
creating base maps and driver maps.
Chapter 8, “Preparing source files for modules,” on page 137 provides step-by-step
instructions for preparing the source files, creating repository entries, setting
attributes, and building the module.
Chapter 9, “Specifying the module-installation order,” on page 169 provides
information about the various methods used to control the order in which modules
are installed.
Chapter 10, “Using ImageUltra Builder on Windows Vista and Windows 7,” on
page 175 provides information about using ImageUltra Builder on Microsoft
®
Windows Vista ® or Windows ® 7.
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