Automate XP configuration 3

[dlano]

Hello,

I am administering 50+ computers and would like advice on configuring new installations. We are running Windows XP Professional Corporate edition in a Windows Server 2003 environment and I'd like to slip stream it to have the latest updates and a default configuration with predefined applications, services, and menus. Basically, I'm trying to create a uniform desktop environment on all machines.

Thanks,
dao

 

[chipk]

Slip Streaming:

http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2000_xp_sp_slipstreaming.htm

Automating Installation:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302577

 

[Beau71]

I was always a fan of nLite for slipstreaming updates into Windows XP. It also allows you to take away parts of the OS, like games!!!

http://www.nliteos.com/

 

[artfulbodger]

For slipstreaming and creating bootable CD's, check out

http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

Also, be sure to check out the "Support/Deploy" folder on the CD for the sysprep utility. You can create a "fully automated" install that does everything from setting the name of the computer, the license key to joining to a domian.

You can even set this up for a RIS installation where the PC's will go across the network at boot time to install the OS so you DON'T have to boot from a CD.

I definately reccomend banging on that a while before you do your deployment.

 

[dlano]

I thank all of your for the information. It has been helpful.

 

[bcastner]

The ultimate Guide:

http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/

Explains how to include applications (such as Office), security fixes, hotfixes, Service packs, and more.