Hello,

I am planning on using WDS to deploy Windows 7/64 images to a range of Dell systems – primarily Latitude, OptiPlex, and Precision.  I have used this method on a small number of Latitude E6520’s with good results – after some effort.  It’s been a few months since I did this, but in that case I believe I downloaded individual drivers from the Dell site, installed them on an E6520, copied the resultant driver install folders to the WDS server and imported them into the WDS driver store to be available to whatever imaging operation might need them.

My first question is:  Is it possible to download a complete driver bundle/package for a given Dell system such that the drivers don’t need to be downloaded piecemeal?  I’ve seen traffic on the web about downloading from the Dell Enterprise Technology Center at the following link - which would seem to provide the solution.  However, back when I was doing the initial deployment to a handful of E6520s I tried using drivers from this site but there seemed to be an issue with the drivers being unsigned.

http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/dell+business+client+operating+system+deployment+-+the+.cab+files#fbid=l7WcsF30Hj2

Second Question:  Can someone confirm for me whether all drivers from this site are signed?

Last Question:  Does anyone who has used Microsoft WDS for image deployment to Dell systems have any recommendations regarding the handling of drivers?

Thank You