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Create OS Images and Software Delivery Packages

You require the necessary OS images and software packages to automate the process of OS and software deployment. If you do not have the OS images and software packages required for migration, create them using DSM Explorer. You then specify the details of the OS images and software packages while creating OS and Software Templates in the Automated Migration.

Note: If you want to create OS images for Windows 7 SP1 operating system, apply the RO31603 patch on the domain manager before creating OS images. Also, read the knowledge base article TEC548885 before using Windows 7 SP1 OS images.

To create OS images and software delivery packages

1. Using the Image Prepare System, create boot and OS images required to support the mix of OS variants and computer models that you are targeting.
2. Register the boot and OS images.

   Note: For more information about creating and registering boot and OS images, see the OS Installation Management Administration Guide.

3. Using DSM Explorer, create software packages for new software you want to deploy as part of OS migration.
4. Register the new software packages with Software Library.

   Note: For more information about creating and registering software delivery packages and procedures, see the Software Delivery Administration Guide.

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Create OS and Software Templates