the art of deploying windows 8.1 with configmgr 2012 r2
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The Art of deploying Windows 8.1 with ConfigMgr 2012 R2. J ohan Arwidmark @jarwidmark Mikael Nyström @mikael_nystrom. #MMSOSD. Agenda. ConfigMgr 2012 R2. v.Next. MDT 2013. Demo environment. DC01. MDT01. CM01. PC0002. Available for download. ConfigMgr v.Next. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Art of deploying Windows 8.1 with ConfigMgr 2012 R2
Johan Arwidmark @jarwidmark Mikael Nyström @mikael_nystrom
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Agenda
MDT 2013
ConfigMgr 2012 R2
v.Next
Available for download
PC0002CM01MDT01DC01
Demo environment
ConfigMgr v.Next
• In general, minor changes and bug fixes• Driver import filtering• New WinPE version (Windows 10 ADK)• Including BranchCache
• Log configuration is easier• More Accessibility Compliant• Operating System Installer -> Operating System Upgrade Package
MDT v.Next
• In general, minor changes and bug fixes• Removed deprecated components from Deployment Workbench• New WinPE version (Windows 10 ADK)• New Task Sequence binaries for MDT 2013 Lite Touch• More Accessibility Compliant• Documentation on TechNet, no longer CHM and DOCX
Creating the perfect reference image• Use MDT 2013• Automate, automate, automate • Suspend• CopyProfile
Demo
Creating the reference image
Creating task sequences
•Modify default sequences• Create custom templates• Adding Bitlocker support• UEFI deployments
Demo
Creating task sequences
Working with drivers
• Finding drivers•WinPE phase• Setup phase• Post-OS installation drivers
Demo
Working with drivers
Deploying applications
• Static vs. Dynamic assignments• Offline media considerations• Using CustomSettings.ini•Make good use of simulation environment
Demo
Deploying applications
Software updates
• Planning your updates• Avoid update super-package list• Offline servicing considerations• Other ”features”• Build reference image using MDT 2013 Lite Touch
Demo
Software updates
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Generic OSD Troubleshooting
• Use the CMTrace Utility to read log files• Included in ConfigMgr WinPE
• Logs• BDD.LOG and SMSTS.LOG
• Status from task sequence steps• Enable Server Side Logging
Demo
Debugging OSD
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Resources
deploymentresearch.com
deploymentbunny.com
Resources – Trainings, Videos, books
deploymentartist.com
The Art of deploying Windows 8.1 with ConfigMgr 2012 R2
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