The target computers must have the same hardware options, such as video card and bus type, as the master system computer. Target computers can, however, have more memory and a larger hard disk than the master system computer. You can choose from several duplication options, according to your manufacturing requirements. Some of the methods used for distributing the master profile include:
The duplication method you choose depends on the resources and needs of your organization. This list is not exhaustive but is intended to suggest some common approaches to duplicating the master system files.
winntp /r /s:\\server\share /b
where \\server\share is the network path to the master system files on the distribution server. The /r switch indicates that a profiled directory is being downloaded instead of a normal CD-ROM installation. For information on other winntp options, at the command prompt type winntp /?.
The winntp tool copies the Windows NT profile to the local computer and starts Windows NT setup, prompting the user for local machine information (such as: User Name, Organization Name, Machine Name, and so forth). This information can also be provided on the command line, allowing unattended installation of the Windows NT Profiled setup.