Using ZTI with SMS 2003

Prior to deploying Windows Vista by using the ZTI scenario with SMS 2003, be sure to perform the following steps, as described in Chapter 6:

  1. Add the appropriate resources to the distribution share. To find out how to add applications to the distribution share, see Chapter 8.

  2. Create and customize task sequences that install Windows Vista as required.

  3. Create the lab deployment point in Deployment Workbench.

  4. Capture and add an operating system image to the distribution share that’s prepared for SMS 2003 OSD. For step-by-step instructions, see Chapter 6.

Creating an OSD Deployment Point

For ZTI, you need to create an OSD deployment point. An OSD deployment point is a folder that contains the files necessary to deploy by using the ...

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