auditSystem Configuration Pass (Standard 8)

7/8/2014

Review what happens in the auditSystem configuration pass in Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8).

The auditSystem pass processes unattended settings in system context in audit mode. The auditSystem pass runs immediately before the auditUser pass that is used to apply settings in user context.

Typically, auditSystem is used to add more device drivers and assign a name to the system that is specific for audit mode.

Audit mode enables OEMs and IT professionals to install additional device drivers, applications, and other updates. When Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8) starts in audit mode, the auditSystem and auditUser unattended settings are processed.

By using audit mode, you can maintain fewer Standard 8 images, because you can create a reference image with a minimal set of drivers. The image can be updated with additional drivers during audit mode. You can then test and resolve any issues related to malfunctioning or incorrectly installed devices on the Standard 8 image.

The following illustration shows the processes of audit mode.

The auditSystem pass runs only when you configure Image Builder Wizard (IBW) to start in audit mode. You can start in audit mode by using sysprep /audit, or sysprep /generalize /audit.

Note

Audit mode is optional.

See Also

Concepts

Image Builder Configuration Passes
auditUser Configuration Pass
generalize Configuration Pass
offlineServicing Configuration Pass
oobeSystem Configuration Pass
specialize Configuration Pass
windowsPE Configuration Pass