Introduction

Published: March 31, 2005

This guide describes the process for building the deployment server that facilitates installing the Windows operating system and configuring a common set of features on all the servers in the Windows Server System Reference Architecture(WSSRA) environment.

Common

This section provides deployment services information that is not scenario-specific.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Successful completion of the steps detailed in this guidance requires a certain level of technical knowledge. The guidance in this document is written assuming the following level of experience and knowledge:

Two years of Windows NT 4.0 experience in a networked environment

Three months of experience with the type of service or technology being built

Access (including Web site links) to existing manuals/guides for the specific service, technology, or product being built or operated.

Service Prerequisites

The following table contains prerequisites for implementation of the deployment services as described in this guide.

Prerequisite ElementPrerequisite CheckVerified

Network Devices

Ensure that the network is in place and configured as defined in the Network DevicesBuild Guide.

Computing Devices

Ensure that all servers are installed and powered on as defined in the Computing DevicesBuild Guide.

Table 1. WSSRA Deployment Services Service Prerequisites


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