Computer Maintenance · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 3: Supporting Small Office IT · Lesson 1 of 4

Standard Builds and Deployment

Set up many computers the same way quickly.

In this lesson you will

  • Create a standard build
  • Deploy it consistently

Key concepts

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The lesson

A standard build defines the operating system version, settings, software and security for each role.

Deploy with imaging tools, cloud device management or a careful checklist for small numbers.

Consistent builds make support faster because every computer behaves the same way.

Step by step

  1. Define the standard build.
  2. Deploy it to three lab computers.
  3. Check consistency.
  4. Record the build version.

Practice activity

Deploy the standard build to three lab computers.

Expected result: Three consistently configured computers.

Check your understanding

  1. What does a standard build define?

    Show answer

    OS version, settings, software and security for a role.

  2. Why use consistent builds?

    Show answer

    Support is faster and more predictable.

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