Unattended Deployment of Microsoft Windows 7 on HP Business Desktops with the HP Integrated Device Driver Kit

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Executive Summary
This technical whitepaper describes the procedure for using the HP Integrated
Device Drive Kit during the unattended installation of Microsoft Windows. This is an
overview of the tools and steps needed to support a bare-metal installation of
Windows 7 on HP business desktops. This whitepaper provides examples of the
following:
• Deploying Microsoft Windows 7 using a network infrastructure
• Deploying Microsoft Windows 7 using installation media DVDs
Finally, this paper also provides tips and best practices for using the following:
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
• Windows Automated Installation Kit
Introduction
Managing operating system images and hardware driver configurations has
become a key activity for IT professionals. In enterprise environments, it can be a
complex and time-consuming process as the IT professional needs to:
• Manually select and repackage the appropriate hardware drivers for the
remote imaging environment
• Be able to deploy the drivers to the correct set of systems for keeping the
environment stable and reliable
The HP Integrated Device Driver Kit, along with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
(MDT 2010) and the Windows Automation Installation Kit (WAIK) provide multiple
solutions to help IT professionals deploy Windows 7 with HP-tested and -qualified
drivers. This process and combination of tools streamline OS deployments and
simplify the IT imaging process.
MDT 2010 provides a common console with the comprehensive tools and
guidance needed to efficiently manage the deployment of Microsoft Windows 7.
MDT 2010 is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop
deployments of Microsoft Windows.
Benefits
• This is an improved OS deployment experience with shortened image
deployment timelines.
• The HP-tested drivers are structured for the unattended installation of Windows.
• This convenient package contains the hardware-enabling drivers for each
supported PC model.
• It is a free solution from HP.