What's the best software for software deployment?
Hey everyone, I've been looking recently for a decent software deployment tool. I've came across PDQ Deploy (Link here). Has anyone used this before? Is it good? Or is there another tool that you use?...
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Microsoft MDT ZTI ERROR
I am getting a ZTI ERROR - Non- zero return code by ZTIBackup, RC=2 when I try to capture an image from a VMware Workstation VM of Windows 7 x64. This image is not on the domain, has a local...
View ArticleMDT 2013 and Selection Profiles and Drivers
How do you use your selection profiles? We do not use them, but not sure if we should for driver use.All of our systems are Windows 7 x64 and we have about 4 different models (laptop/desktop). Should...
View ArticleBlacklist programs in GFI LanGuard
Is there a way to block certain programs from being suggested / listed as needed in the remediation center? Very few of my machines actually need Silverlight, but I don't like seeing them listed as a...
View ArticleSCCM No messages have been received
Hi Guys,I have a strange issue that started last week with our SCCM. Up until last week software was installing on the client and they reported back the the install was success\Fail with no issues....
View ArticleSysprepping Windows 7 machine using task Sequence with MDT 2012
Hi,I would be really grateful if someone could help me here. I have been tearing my hair out trying to get this one solved.I am trying to Sysprep a machine using MDT 2012 and a task sequence, but it...
View ArticleBuilding images deployment
What does everyone use for creating images?Typically, I build the image on a physical machine and capture & deploy with MDT 2013. I'm interested in exploring how others build images, virtually, for...
View ArticleEdit - Problems with creating a custom Office 2013 .msi installation for Win 8.1
EDIT: First off, thanks for the help in directing me on how to approach this project. Turns out I need an OCT file (created and configured for the Office installation process), so all I need now is to...
View ArticleMDT 2013 - Importing Drivers - Index was out of range. Must be non-negative...
I am in the process of rebuilding my MDT deployment. I removed all my existing drivers and Out of Box folder strucuture. I then recreated my folder structure will all the Dell models I use. I...
View ArticleDefragging before uploading to FOG fixed my problem, but why?
I had a clean image with on an approximately 200 GB hard drive. There was only about 30 GB worth of data. I shrank the partition to about 150 GB so that the deployed image would fit on more of our hard...
View ArticleCreate DeploymentShare on UNC path rather than local?
When specifying to create a new deployment share, can I choose to use a UNC path rather than a local path? I am trying to create the deployment off a device that only serves CIFS, but is not a windows...
View ArticleSmartDeploy vs Acronis SnapDeploy vs MS MDT - 2014
Hello, SpiceHeads! So, I'm doing imaging the old-fashioned way- with Ghost- and it usually works. But we have the budget to get a good imaging software, so I need some feedback. I'd like to know about...
View ArticleWindows deployment
Ok we are a reseller of HP products and we often buy up to 30 pc's at a time. As part of our service, we take much of the HP "bloatware" off the pc's so it doesn't keep throwing up subscription or...
View ArticleHave you guys ever deployed IE11 silently with /norestart working?
Hello,So I used the Internet Explorer Administration Kit 11 to build me an .EXE and .MSI of IE11 to deploy across the board. I would like to use the .MSI because of the /norestart option....
View ArticleAfter imaging, deep freeze has dissappeared from system tray. Cant remove it....
Hello All, i have imaged bunch of computers (dell) with deep freeze 6 standard version installed. I cannot see the icon or start deep freeze on cloned computers. I tried removing it with the...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 and SYSPREP - Domain join + Administrator account only - HELP needed
Hello IT guys,I'm currently busy to build an image which will be our reference to our Windows 8.1 PRO deployment in two months.To do this I'm using SYSPREP and the following ISO of Windows 8.1 PRO:...
View ArticleOS Deployment (OS + Recovery Partition)
Has any one created a Recovery Partition with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit before?I wanted to Image PC's using MDT (already do this) but I want to add a recovery partition!So if a user is out and about...
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MDT 2013 Capture TS Failed (Win8.1 x64)
Hello,I am brand new to MDT and some small background using SCCM. I have a TS to capture and have used it to capture my Hyper-V Win7 x64 Pro no problem. I have even deployed it with minor issues. Now i...
View Articlemultitenant patch management solution
Hi FolksI'm looking for suggestions for a Patch management solution that is best suited for a mulit tenant scenario. Preferably a solution that has remoting capabilities, good reporting, and handles...
View ArticleNeed to configure 50 new identical PCs for small business roll out
So I'm the "IT Guy" for a small non-profit business. I build my own PCs and can follow instructions well but I'm not a trained IT person by any means. The company runs on a domain and I'm just kind of...
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