MDT 2013 and Windows 8.1: Tips and Tricks

Michael Niehausmniehaus@microsoft.com

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MDT 2013Preview available now!

Added supportWindows 8.1Windows Server 2012 R2System Center 2012 Configuration Manager R2Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 8.1

Final release expected at Windows 8.1 general availability (October)

Lite Touch Installation

Zero Touch Installation

User Driven Installation

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MDT Version ComparisonMDT 2012 U1 MDT 2013

Windows Toolkit Windows 7 AIK orWindows 8 ADK

Windows 8.1 ADK

Supported Target Operating Systems

Windows XPWindows VistaWindows 7Windows 8

Windows 7Windows 8Windows 8.1

ConfigMgr Integration ConfigMgr 2007 R3ConfigMgr 2012 SP1

ConfigMgr 2012 R2

Lifecycle Continued support! RTW in October

MDT 2013: Upgrade ProcessEnsure you have a current backup!

Install updated versionsUninstall ADK for Windows 8 or AIKInstall ADK for Windows 8.1Install new MDT 2013 MSI

Upgrade existing deployment share(s)

Create new media, update WDS

Lite Touch Installation

MDT 2013: Upgrade ProcessInstall updated versionsUninstall ADK for Windows 8Install ADK for Windows 8.1Install System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, deploy new clientsInstall new MDT 2013 MSI

Complete “Configure ConfigMgr Integration Wizard”

Create new task sequences

Zero Touch Installation & UDI

MDT 2013: What’s Changed?ScriptsDeployWiz_LanguageUI.xml. Fixed Brazilian Portugese keyboard layout references.LTIApply.wsf. Fixed issues with UEFI x86 and UEFI prestaged media deployments.InternationalSettings.xml. Fixed Russian Standard Time text to correctly indicate UTC+04:00.OSDBranding(x64).vbs. Added logic to ensure only app variables are branded to the registry.ServerManager.xml. Updated role list to add Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 roles and features, removed entries for OSes that are no longer supported.ZTIDataAccess.vbs. Modified logic to try all ConfigMgr R2 network access accounts.ZTIExecuteRunbook.vbs. Modified logic to try all ConfigMgr R2 network access accounts.ZTIOSRole.wsf. Added logic to install Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 roles and features.ZTIPSUtility.vbs. Modified logic to handle new PowerShell versions.ZTISupportedPlatforms.xml. Modified to match OS versions supported by MDT 2013.ZTIUtility.vbs. Modified logic to try all ConfigMgr R2 network access accounts.

MDT 2013: What’s Changed?Task sequence templatesSCCM_Client.xml, SCCM_Server.xml. Fixed UEFI format steps to set OSDTemporaryDrive and OSDisk variables, removed Windows XP/Server 2003 format steps.

Other filesBDDAdminDB.sql. Modified the application field name to allow for names up to 255 characters.Unattend_(x86/x64).xml. Removed IE welcome page setting, added replacement IE settings.GPO packs. Removed GPO packs for OSes that are no longer supported (now only for Windows 7).

Bug fixesFixed error while updating winpeshl.ini when DaRT is included in boot images.Fixed issue with locating DaRT remote control viewer.Removed ConfigMgr 2007 from integration wizard.

An easy upgrade, as long as you are current

Minimal changes from previous version make this a low-risk upgrade

Continue using MDT 2012 Update 1 (possibly in parallel) if you are deploying older OSes, or using older ConfigMgr releases

Get current!

MDT 2013:In Summary

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MDT 2013 and Windows 8.1 - Overview

Windows Store apps

Install via an “Enterprise App Store” using:• System Center 2012 Configuration

Manager SP1 and above• Windows Intune

Provision using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit or DISM• Include in sysprepped image• Customize Start screen layout

ProvisioningInstallation

Register the application for the userAlways per-userDoes not require administrator rightsSide load or from the Windows Store

Register application on the computerInstall automatically for each userSide load onlyRequires administrator rights

Enterprise side loading requirements• Windows 8 Enterprise, domain joined or with a separate side load product key • Windows 8 Pro or Windows RT, with a separate side load product key

Automatic installationGroup policy can disable auto install, but enabled by defaultUpdates can still install without a Microsoft account

Installation when the Windows Store is disabledGroup policy can disable the Windows Store for the user, but still allow updates to installDisabling the Windows Store for the computer prevents update installationOffline installation will be possible after Windows 8.1 GA

Works behind proxy serversAddresses common issue in Windows 8

Applicationupdates

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Provisioning Windows Store apps in your image

Windows PE 5.0Automatic scratch space size adjustment (if not explicitly set)Support for 4TB RAM on x64 (still 64GB for x86)Profiling support removedAs with Windows PE 4.0, requires NX/PAE/SSE2 support

User State Migration Tool 6.3Adds support for Windows 8.1, Office 2013Removes support for capturing from Windows XP and Windows Vista

Deployment Image Servicing and ManagementExport compressed recovery image (/Export-Image)Cleanup base components when superseded (/StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase)

What’s new in the ADK?

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Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 8.1

New group policies are availableBoot to the desktop instead of the Start screenGo to “All apps” screen instead of Start screenShow desktop background on Start screenShow desktop apps first

Simpler layout configurationPowerShell cmdlets to export and import layoutsGroup policy can be set to for a specific layout (Enterprise only)Easy to integrate into MDT task sequence

Changed behaviorsNew apps (desktop or modern) are not pinned by defaultGroup policy can be used to specify per-app pinning behavior

Easier to useNew Help & Tips app can help users learn the new UINew tips will be presented for common operations

What about the Start screen in Windows 8.1?

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Configuring the Start screen layout

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