The following checklist includes the basic steps to consider when configuring a reference computer for operating system deployment. You can create a capture CD to capture the operating system image after the reference computer has been configured. For more information about capturing an operating system image see: About Capturing and Deploying an Operating System Image
| Step | Reference | 
|---|---|
| Configure the reference computer with the operating system, service packs, security updates, applications, settings, tools and desktop customization | |
| Create media to capture the reference computer operating system image. | How to Capture an Image from a Reference Computer by Using Capture Media | 





