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Chapter 2. An overview of the image process
This chapter will help you understand the various processes and components associated with the ImageUltra
Builder program and how they relate to each other. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete any of
the processes described in this chapter, refer to the ImageUltra Builder help system.
The ImageUltra Builder program stores individual image components as modules in the ImageUltra Builder
repository. A module is a packaged, compressed, self-contained unit that often can be combined with other
modules in the repository to make one or more images. Each application is a module, each device driver is a
module, each operating system is a module, and so on.
Note: A module created from a Hardware-Specific Image cannot be combined with any other modules to
enhance its function. A module created from a Portable-Sysprep image already contains device drivers and
applications, but can be combined with other application modules and device-driver modules to enhance
its function.
Modules fall into the following basic categories:
• Operating-system modules: There are three types of operating system modules:
– Base operating-system modules: These modules contain all of the components that are part of the
core operating system. Base-operating system modules can be imported from the service partition
or Hidden Protected Area (HPA) of a source Lenovo branded computer or can be created from any
of the following:
– Hardware-Specific Images
– Portable-Sysprep Images
– The I386 folder of a Windows installation CD
Notes: The I386 base operating-system module is for use with Ultra-Portable Images only.
Whenever a I386 base operating-system module is added to a base map, it must be accompanied
by the ImageUltra Customizations module, the Sysprep module, and the appropriate primary
partitioning module (Windows 2000 Primary Partition, Windows XP Home Primary Partition, or
Windows XP Pro Primary Partition) for the operating system you are installing. The Sysprep module
is used in conjunction with building an Ultra-Portable Image for Windows XP and Windows 2000,
and needs to be placed in the C:\SWWORK\SYSPREP folder. If you want this I386 base operating-system
module to install unattended, you must also create an UNATTEND.TXT module and include it in your
base map. For more information about these modules and for step-by-step instructions on preparing
source files and creating a module, see Chapter 8 “Preparing source files for modules” on page 123.
The Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system module, when added to a base map, must
be accompanied by the following:
• ImageUltra Builder 5.0 Vista / Windows 7 Customizations module
• ImageUltra Builder 5.0 Vista / Windows 7 Supporting tools
• Appropriate Windows Vista / Windows 7 Partition module
If you want this Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating-system module to install unattended, you
must also create an UNATTEND.XML module and include it in your base map. For more information
about these modules and for step-by-step instructions on preparing source files and creating a
module, see Chapter 8 “Preparing source files for modules” on page 123.
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