Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- Image Assist Dynamic for Multiple Platforms Version 10.0 User's Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Getting started with Image Assist
- Using Image Assist Dynamic
- Image Assist Dynamic tools
- Using Image Assist Dynamic on virtual machine
- Related documents
- Frequently asked questions
- Glossary
Introduction
Image Assist is a tool set that enables you to use Dell imaging services to quickly create and maintain a ready-to-deploy
Microsoft Windows image. Depending on your requirement, use Image Assist Static or Image Assist Dynamic to create an image.
To use Image Assist Static, install the Image Assist Static tool.
Image Assist Dynamic
The Image Assist Dynamic tool enables you to create and capture a custom cross-platform, ready-to-deploy Microsoft Windows
image. This image is supported on:
● All current and future models of Dell OptiPlex, Dell Latitude, and Dell Precision systems.
● Certain models of Dell XPS, Dell Vostro, and Dell Venue Pro systems.
NOTE: For the list of systems that support Image Assist, see the system models that are listed in the Dell Family Driver
Packs page at Dell.com/FamilyPacks.
Image Assist Dynamic enables you to:
● Reduce the number of base images that you manage.
● Reduce the time required to transition to new systems.
● Provide a single image for factory installation of new systems and for refreshing existing systems within your environment.
By default, the image and the necessary drivers are installed before the systems are shipped from Dell factory. Use Image Assist
Dynamic to locally deploy the image to multiple Dell systems in your environment.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to verify the image content and test the captured images.
NOTE: Some partition sizes or orders may be modified to work with the Dell factory processes or to adhere to Microsoft
guidelines.
NOTE: To comply with the Image Assist license agreement, you must configure and customize the systems using Dell Client
Configuration Services.
Supported operating system and recommended
framework
● Image Assist is supported on Windows 10 (64-bit) Education, Enterprise, and Pro operating system.
● Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later must be installed on the system.
New and enhanced features
● Image Assist prompts you when an update is available, if you are using a virtual machine, and when the virtual machine is
online.
● Support for splitting a Windows image (.wim) file into a set of smaller .swm files. See Split a WIM file on page 12.
● Security enhancements and bug fixes.
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