Week 7

2.12 Be able to deploy software applications and operating systems remotely

• Gather and analyse user data to determine requirements.

• Select and configure appropriate deployment method:

o thin imaging:

– gather software installer and drivers and build task sequence

o base image:

– install operating systems, drivers and software.

– configure operating system, applications and drivers

– capture disk image.

• Deploy operating system with chosen method.

• Apply updates to operating system, applications and drivers.

• Test deployment meets business requirements.

• Comply with organisational safety and security policies and procedures.

2.13 Understand the steps in creating and deploying disk images

There are a number of methods to create and deploy disk images to hardware within a company network, these can be by, Windows Deployment Services, Norton Ghost, WinPe and many other third party deployment serivces. The below videos will demonstrate the different approaches that can be used.

• Creation of a base image file.

• Creation of customisation or answer file.

• Addition of any additional drivers and software required.

• Distribution of the image.

• Deployment of the image.

• Updating software versions and drivers to avoid introducing vulnerabilities and instabilities.

Practical

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Student Practical Workbook
Knowledge Assessment
Progress and Evidence Tracker
Reflection and Process Evaluation
Evidence Folder Structure
Instal Open Source Apps
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Verify Deployment

2.14 Understand the benefits of using image files to deploy operating systems or software

• Automation requires fewer resources.

• Ensures consistency of deployment.

• Reduces ongoing support costs.

• Quick system restoration.

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2026-07-16 10:02:02