Lenovo ThinkPad SL300 - Manual (Page 9)

Preface
This guide has three purposes:
• To help you understand the concepts behind building, deploying, and installing Smart Images using the
ImageUltra™ Builder program.
• To guide you through the ImageUltra Builder installation process.
• To supplement the ImageUltra Builder help system, which provides detailed step-by-step procedures for
the tasks associated with the ImageUltra Builder program.
Before installing or using the ImageUltra Builder program, make sure that you are familiar with the information
in Chapter 1 “ImageUltra Builder capabilities” on page 1 and Chapter 2 “An overview of the image process”
on page 11.
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 “ImageUltra Builder capabilities” on page 1 contains an overview of the concepts and functions of
the ImageUltra Builder program.
Chapter 2 “An overview of the image process” on page 11 contains an introduction to the image-building
process using the ImageUltra Builder program.
Chapter 3 “Staging-area behavior and logic” on page 29 contains information about the staging areas used
for deployment and installation and the logic used by the ImageUltra Builder program to adapt to various
conditions on the target computer that affect the staging area selected.
Chapter 4 “Installing the ImageUltra Builder program” on page 41 contains installation instructions for the
ImageUltra Builder program, as well as prerequisites, limitations, and considerations that you need to
understand before you install the program.
Chapter 5 “Working with the ImageUltra Builder interface” on page 49 introduces you to the various windows
and conventions used in the ImageUltra Builder interface.
Chapter 6 “Map construction overview” on page 69 focuses on the concepts behind creating a map tree
structure and setting some of the map attributes.
Chapter 7 “Creating maps” on page 107 provides step-by-step instructions for creating base maps and
driver maps.
Chapter 8 “Preparing source files for modules” on page 123 provides step-by-step instructions for preparing
the source files, creating repository entries, setting attributes, and building the module.
Chapter 9 “Specifying the module-installation order” on page 149 provides information about the various
methods used to control the order in which modules are installed.
Chapter 10 “Using ImageUltra Builder on Windows Vista and Windows 7” on page 155 provides information
about using ImageUltra Builder on Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.
Chapter 12 “Getting help and support” on page 167 contains instructions about getting help and support for
the ImageUltra Builder program.
Chapter 13 “Dealing with exceptions” on page 169 contains helpful information about working with special
cases that affect the image building process.
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