Overview
This lecture covers efficient methods for installing operating systems on multiple machines using imaging and deployment tools in IT support roles.
Challenges of Manual OS Installation
- Installing an OS with a single USB stick is slow and inefficient for large numbers of machines.
- Manually installing OS on each machine can be time-consuming in IT environments.
Introduction to Imaging and Deployment Tools
- Imaging a machine means copying an exact setup, including OS and settings, from one machine to others.
- Deployment tools automate the process of installing operating systems on multiple computers.
Imaging Process Overview
- An image contains the operating system, pre-configured settings, and applications.
- Formatting a machine with an image ensures consistency across all machines being set up.
- Imaging is commonly used in IT support to speed up large-scale OS installations.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Imaging — creating an exact copy of a computer’s operating system, settings, and applications to deploy on other machines.
- Deployment tools — software used to automate OS installation across multiple systems.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review available imaging and deployment tools for operating system installation.
- Prepare to learn specific imaging techniques in upcoming lessons.