Executive Summary

This technical whitepaper describes the procedure for using the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 during the unattended installation of Microsoft Windows and the deployment of an HP Driver Pack on HP business-class products.

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 an IT professional needs to:

•Manually select the appropriate hardware drivers for the remote imaging environment

•Deploy the drivers to the correct set of systems for keeping the environment stable and reliable

Microsoft SCCM 2007 provides a solution to help IT professionals deploy Microsoft Windows with HP qualified drivers. This tool streamlines operating system deployments (OSD) and simplifies the client management process.

Microsoft SCCM 2007 provides a common console with the comprehensive tools and guidance needed to efficiently manage the deployment of Microsoft Windows, ensuring that the desired software, drivers, and operating system updates and patches are installed.