The following checklist includes the basic steps to consider when creating a task sequence to build a reference computer and capture an operating system image from that reference computer.
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Identify a Configuration Manager 2007 client that will be the reference computer. |
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Run the New Task Sequence Wizard. |
New Task Sequence Wizard - Build and Capture a Reference Operating System image |
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Customize the task sequence that you created. |
Run the New Task Sequence Wizard
When you run the New Task Sequence Wizard, select the option Build a Reference Operating System Image. This table lists the information you need to provide when running the wizard.
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Create all the support packages that you need to successfully build the reference computer including:
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Identify the Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the operating system to install on the reference computer. |
New Task Sequence Wizard - Build and Capture a Reference Operating System image |
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Identify the Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the Configuration Manager 2007 client to install on the reference computer. |
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Specify workgroup or domain information including the account credentials that has permission to join the workgroup or domain. |
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Specify appropriate Windows license information. |
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Specify whether you'll need to install all software updates targeted to the reference computer by Configuration Manager 2007, mandatory software updates targeted to the reference computer by Configuration Manager 2007, or no software updates. |
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Specify any other Configuration Manager 2007 packages that contain software applications or other tools or scripts that you want to install on the reference computer. |
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Specify the Configuration Manager 2007 package containing the appropriate version of Sysprep or another migration tool. |
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Specify a local or network location for the image to be stored. |
New Task Sequence Wizard - Build and Capture a Reference Operating System image |
Customize the New Task Sequence
The New Task Sequence Wizard is used to create a default task sequence that you can then customize further by running the Task Sequence Editor. This table lists the items that you can customize for the reference computer.
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Installs a Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the appropriate service pack. |
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Installs a Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the appropriate software updates. |
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Installs a Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the appropriate applications. |
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Installs a Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the appropriate mass storage drivers (disk, NIC) |
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Installs a Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the appropriate tools and scripts you require to mitigate installation scenarios. |
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Installs a Configuration Manager 2007 package that contains the appropriate desktop customization (wall paper, branding, default user profile). |