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

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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