Drivers

Introduction

The following is a description of a driver, its purpose and functionality. Drivers are device drivers targeted for specific hardware devices. A driver typically consists of an information file (.inf), the actual driver (.sys) and a digital signature (.cat). When drivers are uploaded to the solution, it is recommended that you only upload the necessary files.


Element

Description

Name

Specify the driver name.

Description

Enter a driver description. (Optional.)

Model name

Select the system model name.

Operating system

Select the operating system.

Folder name

Specify the folder where you want the driver to be stored.

Driver path

Specify the folder where the driver is located.

Comment

Enter a custom description that will be added to the change log.


 
 
Right-clicking on a driver gives you the following options:

Element

Description

Promote

Lets you promote the items on the CapaInstaller OS Deployment Point (DP) to another DP.  This can only be done if a child DP has been created.
 

 

Delete

Lets you delete the driver. You are asked to confirm this.
 

 

Properties

Shows the properties for the driver. For a detailed description of the individual fields, see above.
 



Tip!
For further information about drivers, Create a new driver.