Automated Windows XP Deployment Solution


Customer

Autonomous Geoscientist/Geologist Team. Wholly owned subsidiary of Centrica plc, a leading integrated energy company.

Region

Berkshire

Challenges

  • No automated deployment method currently available

  • The automated build would need to easily integrate into any future deployment solutions

  • XP Build must be able to dual-boot with Linux

  • Multiple hardware types to support

Solution

Embrionic worked with Centrica Energy and designed and delivered an unattended installation routine for Windows XP that included:

  • DVD based automated operating system deployment

  • Fully patched Windows XP Professional installation

  • Support for multiple hardware types

  • Unattended installation of core desktop applications

  • Application packaging training

  • Integration into group IT build standard

Benefits

Automated Operating System and Core Application Deployment:

  • Full Operating System deployment allowing for custom partition configuration

  • Microsoft standards-based deployment methods allows for integration into majority of deployment tools