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8. Install the operating system, device drivers and other software from the network.
Conventions
Distribution share refers to the combination of the operating system, 3
rd
party device drivers and
any value-add software in a centralized location.
servername refers to the name of the server containing the distribution share.
sharename refers to the name of the share established for accessing the distribution share on the
server.
References to Microsoft Documentation
Use the following resources to help you deploy Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on Compaq
Deskpro Series client systems:
• The Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit. This is very useful for understanding
the deployment strategies described in this paper. It gives specific information on the options
used to automate the installation of Windows 2000 Professional.
• Microsoft’s Knowledge Base, located on the Web at http://support.microsoft.com/support,
contains articles describing known installation issues and solutions.
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Deployment Resource documents, located at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/library/resources/reskit/default.asp.
• Hardware and Software Compatibility List, located on the Web at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/upgrade/compat.
Hard Drive and Hardware Preparation
You should make file system decisions before installing the operating system. Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.
Ensure that all factory-installed Compaq hardware is properly connected in each target computer.
Refer to the hardware documentation included with all Compaq Deskpro Series computers if you
have any questions regarding how the hardware is installed in the system.