Customizing and Automating Installations

Effective planning helps minimize the time and effort spent in deploying Windows 2000 Professional. Planning for a custom and automated installation is critical for a successful installation. During this step of the process, you gather the data you need to choose the appropriate tool for installing the operating system in a way that best suits organization. As you plan for the installation, you must determine types of users and their needs; conduct an inventory of existing clients and assess your network infrastructure.

For an overview about how to plan Windows 2000 Professional deployment and installations, see Deploying Windows 2000 Professional in this book. For a thorough discussion about this subject, see the chapters under Network Infrastructure Prerequisites in the Deployment Planning Guide.