Defining the project parameters

The deployment of a new operating system to a number of targets is managed in its entirety by a CM object called project.

1. Enter the name of the new project into the Name box.
2. Select the architecture type the project is to apply to from the Architecture drop-down list.
3. Select the type of BIOS mode supported by the project, that is, if it is to support UEFI or legacy deployments or both.
4. Select if an operation is required after the installation has finished by selecting the corresponding value from the Operation after Installation drop-down list.

5. Select the driver letter for the drive on which the new OS is to be installed.

   For a custom deployment this list box is used to configure the MBR file. It is accessible, HOWEVER, only to modify the prepopulated value if required.

6. Check the Disable Automated Driver Detection box if you want to manually add the required drivers.
7. Clear the Use Model Drivers box if you do not want to use the model drivers drivers.
8. Check this box if the operating system deployment to the targets is to be effected via Multicast.
9. This parameter allows the user to manually select the partition where the cache is downloaded, or specify a path. It may be a driver letter, or System or Automatic . The default value is Automatic , which selects the partition with the largest - and writeable - free space available.
10. Defines if and when the downloaded material is deleted on the client. The following values are available:
    • Never: The downloaded cache is never deleted and thus always available to the user if the deployment succeeds. This may be used for local system recovery, especially if using a setup installation.
    • On Success: The downloaded cache is only deleted if the deployment is successful, to reclaim the disk space. In case of a deployment failure the cache is not deleted and the user may access it for debugging purposes, especially if using the do not reboot option in the project parameters and perform manual operations.
    • Always: The downloaded cache is always deleted, on success and on failure of any type.
11. Click Next to go to the following wizard page.