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how do i create a image of windows 7

i have 15 identical computers and i have to install office, symantec endpoint protection (network enabled), and some other applications.

these machines are windows 7 and will join the active directory domain.

how do i create an image of all of the above if i have to join it to the domain, at what point do i capture the image so that i can have it for 15 machines?

i have never done this before and would like to try as it might make life easier?

what version of symatec should i use for win 7?

thanks
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Hello,

install Windows Deployment Services (WDS), it's freeware from Microsoft.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766320(v=ws.10).aspx 

It can capture a finished Win7 installation with all drivers and applications and distribute it through the network or via disk-based image.
It includes wizards for the entire Process, including the individualization process with sysprep.

Shrek
Norton Ghost is a popular tool, you can strart with a trial edition. Heres the tutorial.

Referred Link :
http://reboot.pro/12832/
If you are free enough to explore more on "free" programs available. Check the link below.

Referred Link :
http://dottech.org/featured/6194/
Windows Deployment toolkit is the best...

But Ghost is another popular solution.

Or, going low tech, you can build a slipstream disk.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/145343-slipstream-windows-7-sp1-into-installation-dvd-iso-file.html
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thanks for replying to my add, excellent answer.<br />I will investigate every option mention - brilliant!