Deploying a Preconfigured Image to Networked Computers

Deploying a Preconfigured Image to Networked Computers

1. Create Deployment and ImageCast Client Media:

   • Deployment Media
     Embed an existing master image for deployment. If you haven’t created a master image yet, first create one on the source machine using the Deployment Media.

   • ImageCast Client Media
     Create as many ImageCast Client Media as needed for deployment. If the target computer’s storage/NIC drivers are not included in Windows RE/ADK, add them to the media.

   After launching the ImageCast client on the target computer, the client media can be safely removed.

2. Start the ImageCast Server: Open the ImageCast Server console window and select [Start ImageCast Server].

   

3. Console Display: The head-up display will show the following:

   

4. Connect Deployment Media: Attach the Deployment Media containing the master image to the computer running ImageCast Server. The media will be recognized automatically.

   

   If multiple Deployment Medias are connected, the most recently connected media will be used.

5. Boot Target Computers from ImageCast Client Media: Connect the ImageCast Client Media to the target computer and boot from it.

   Consult the computer’s manufacturer for boot instructions from USB media.

6. Establish Connection: The ImageCast client will search for and connect to the ImageCast Server. Once a successful connection is established, the client’s status will be displayed.

   

   After confirming a successful connection, you may remove the ImageCast Client Media.

7. Start Deployment: Confirm ImageCast client is running on all target computers, then click [Start Now].

   

   A license from the connected Deployment Media will be consumed upon successful deployment.

   The client’s information will be removed from the display after shutdown or three minutes post-completion.

Important Notes

• Deployment involves data transmission among ImageCast clients. Network issues may interrupt the process for some clients.

• Avoid assigning fixed IP addresses to the NIC on the ImageCast Server computer.

• Disconnecting Deployment Media during deployment will cause a failure. If using multiple medias, ensure a continuous connection.

• You can only add new clients to the deployment after the current task completes.

• Target computers must match the source computer’s storage configuration in size and the number of units.