Startup Disk for MacBook Pro with OS X Pre-installed

I have a 15" MacBook Pro with Intel Core Duo. I am running OS X 10.4.8.
Since OS X is preinstalled, how do I get a startup disk, in case I need to reinstall the OS? I have a Tiger 10.4 disk, but can't use it as a start up disk, I assume because of the Intel issue.
Can anyone help?
Thanks...
Preston
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