Macbook pro retina, windows 7, how to install it without using optical drive?

Hi,
I am thinking of buying the new macbook pro with retina display.
I do not intend to get and external optical drive.
I want to split the hard disk and install a windows 7 ultimate, which I own and have as an CD image ( ISO file ).
how can I install windows from my ISO without burning it into a CD or creating an external drive? is it possible?

Put the iso on a USB thumb drive. Then use Boot Camp Assistant to make the thumb drive bootable. Then follow the instructions in the Boot Camp Installation Guide. http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/bootcamp/
You should visit the Boot Camp Forum here https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/boot_camp

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