New tutorial on
using Cycles Render to "Bake" Normal Maps (https://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/blender/cycles-bake-normal-maps.php) using high and low resolutions meshes, it's not as confusing as it might seem as the process only requires a simple Material. There are some pitfalls to be aware of however. eBook also available in store (https://www.katsbits.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=47).