Preinstallation Concepts
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
Note
This content applies to Windows 7. For Windows 8 content, see Windows Deployment with the Windows ADK.
The following topics describe the tools and technologies used throughout this guide.
In This Section
Defines the concept of imaging, as it pertains to deploying the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. It also describes ImageX and Windows image (.wim) files. |
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Describes the differences between distribution shares and configuration sets. |
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Describes what an answer file is and how it is used. |
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Describes multilingual deployment scenarios. |
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Describes installing Windows on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)-based computers. |
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Describes splitting hard disks into partitions. |
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Describes installing Windows to a virtual hard disk (VHD) that can boot natively on the computer without a parent operating system, virtual computer, or hypervisor. |
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Describes booting your computer into audit mode, where you can test the computer, and provide additional customizations before preparing it for an end user. |
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Describes adding applications and device drivers. |
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Describes adding device drivers, driver management, digital signatures, and certificates. |
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Provides information about Windows Recovery and Windows RE. |
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Describes power management issues. |
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Describes using offline data protection using Windows® BitLocker® Drive Encryption. |
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Describes how to make changes to images, either while the operating system is running or offline. |
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Describes considerations when upgrading or migrating computers from a previous version of Windows. |
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Describes the relationship between common deployment scenarios and their associated log files. |