How to Use OSIM

How to Use OSIM

This chapter describes the most common tasks required to install operating systems on target computers that have OSIM installed:

• Install a Domain Manager (Including a Boot Server)
• Create and Register OSIM OS and Boot Images with the OS- Image Prepare System

  The major step for creating boot images is described in different chapters depending on the approach you are taking:

  • Using DOS boot floppy disks
  • Using Windows PE

  The major step for creating ImageX and Ghost-based OSIM OS images is described in different chapters:

  • Using ImageX
  • Using Ghost images
• Viewing OSIM Images in the DSM Explorer
• Detected and Registered OSIM-Images
• Make Your Target Computer PXE Enabled
• Make the New PXE Computer Managed
• Manage OS Installations
• Multiple Boot Servers
• Work with MS Shares or with TFTP

Note: For detailed information on installation and migration, see the Implementation Guide.