Building a Common Image

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is not ideally suited for deployments that serve a vast range of diverse user
needs.
 Super Image—a software image that contains a large set of drivers to
accommodate a full range of hardware devices. While a super image can
reduce the number of images it can be complex to manage by the sheer
number of additional number of drivers to test, qualify and keep current,
vastly complicating root-cause issues. This approach can also lead to a
significantly larger image size.
 Combination—a single solution cannot be predictable for every need.
Sharing product architecture across a product family makes sense to help IT
professionals reduce the image management churn. While many user
needs can be put into a common architecture “bucket,” every corporation
will have user needs outside of the standard bucket. For example, some
users will require very advanced graphic solutions while others will require
specialized peripherals. Servicing these users will require corporate image
adjustments. HP believes that customers want PC design simplicity yet
require flexibility to adapt to their unique needs. Our innovative hardware
designs allow IT professionals to simplify their image development to create
a combination common image.
Q: What is HP doing in the area of Common Image?
A: HP supports the use of Common Images in the following ways:
 For desktops, The HP 8200 Elite and 6200 Pro product families share a
common integrated architecture allowing IT professionals to easily manage
and deploy a shared image across their environment.
 HP Professional Services available. The HP PCCS (PC Custom Solutions)
organization can work with you to consult on common image creation.
PCCS has vast experience with HP hardware and common image creation
to solve your complex needs and simply your work. Contact your HP
Account Manger to engage with the HP PCCS organization.
 HP provides white papers, Manageability tools and ready access to
software which ease image creation and management.
Q: Can a common image be created and shared across both desktop and
notebook products?
A: It’s possible. While HP does not deliver a common image compatible between
both desktop and portable systems, we do have customers who are deploying
common images across these systems in their environments. There are some
technical differences between desktop and notebook architecture that must be
taken into consideration prior to creating common image across these products.
The HP PCCS organization can help you deliver this solution in your
environment. Contact you HP Account Representative for more information on
how to contact PCCS.
Q: How can I ensure that I have the proper license to build and deploy a common
image?
A: Contact your Microsoft licensing representative.
Q: Can I build an image that will work on desktop products in other product
families?