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• All input and output files are stored in the root of the feature.
• The bin subfolder contains various scripts and utilities.
• For firmware, the components subfolder contains the contents of the \compaq\swpackages
directory from the Firmware CD.
• For firmware, overwriting the components subfolder with a newer version of the Firmware
CD is not supported.
• For firmware, the logs subfolder contains output logs from the flashing utility. The log filenames
are based upon the computer ID of the target server. Every time the job is executed against
a server, that log file gets appended to.
• ProLiant jobs use the LinuxPE automation environment. Integrity jobs use the WinPE automation
environment.
Windows features
These features enable you to deploy Windows either via a scripted install or Sysprep imaging.
• Scripted install product keys are stored in the express database, user_tokens table.
• Sysprep product keys can be accessed and modified in the Deployment Server Console Options
dialog.
• You can accomplish most customizations by either editing the answer file or adding a step to
the *-post.cmd script.
• You can change the default Altiris Deployment Agent settings by editing the aclient.inp
file.
Table 2 Typical Windows scripted install job layout
DescriptionTask
Partitions and formats the target hard drive.Distribute Disk Image
Copies drivers to the target hard drive.Run Script – Copy OEM Files
Generates the unattend answer file for this target.Run Script – Configure Answer File
Starts the Windows scripted install.Run Script – Install OS
Performs any additional configuration and installs additional software.Install Package
NOTE: This task will not execute until:
• The operating system has been installed.
• The Altiris agent has been installed and connects to the Deployment Server.
Reboots the target for all changes to take effect.Power Control
Table 3 Typical Windows file layout
DescriptionFile/Subfolder
unattend files
sysprep files
Various support utilities
bin\
Distribution files
dist\
Captured Sysprep images
images\
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