Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 4.3 User's Guide

The UNATTEND.XML file is the default name of the answer file for automating the Windows setup during an unattended installation. A sample copy of the UNATTEND.XML file is provided as part of the DTK download in the \Toolkit\Template\Configs directory.

UNATTEND.XML contains the headings and parameters that instruct Windows setup to perform various configuration tasks. In UNATTEND.XML, specify various setup options, including how to partition disks and the location of the Windows image you want to install. Before a full deployment can be run, edit all appropriate headings and parameters, as necessary.

On systems running Windows Server 2008 operating system, save the completed file in the \Toolkit\W2K8_deploy\<target system> directory after you have completed all necessary modifications to the UNATTEND.XML file.

After you have successfully edited your deployment scripts, you are ready to create your deployment media and run your deployment. For instructions on creating the deployment media and running a full deployment, see Running The Deployment Scripts.