Image/Support a remote office at the hardware level.
We all at some point provide remote support via some form of software, but what if the operating system is no longer operational? What if you need to re-image a machine?I've been put in that situation...
View ArticleMDT vs Fog Server or other option for Win7 and Win8.1 Deployment?
I work for a law firm and in all we've got about 100 workstation in all, however we are replacing about 30 of them this quarter, and then next quarter we'll be replacing even more. I need a way to...
View ArticleDeploy ms office 2013 via MTD
hi Guys,I am testing deploying office 2012 via MTD. I have small issue. That is when deployment starts it show up office installation well come screen asking to select full installation or customize...
View ArticleHow often do you update your software?
We have quite a few software packages here like VMware, Symantec Endpoint and DLO, Quickbooks, Mastercam, Unigraphics, etc....How often do you update? Every release? Only when you desire a new...
View Articledefault gui settings for windows
Hi guys, I'm working on creating a more standard image of windows 7 to be used on any new computers here at my work place. In this process I am trying to lock it down a little more than what currently...
View Articleno sysprep imaging problems: Real or Myth?
Reading today about imaging windows, I see that is accepted that you must do a sysprep before cloning to multiple computers.I don't like sysprep, it just slow the proccess of deploying a new...
View ArticleSystem Center Configuration Manager alternatives open source
im looking for Open source for replacing SCCM2012, kindly help me out finding good software. can i use spicework for patch management, security management and all the location connected with MPLS and...
View ArticleMDT bootstarp.ini vs coustomsettings.ini
hi allJust start learning MDT 2013 . Confused about bootstarp.ini vs coustomsettings.ini :PWhat are exact differences using those ini files?I have learned some setting can be configured in...
View ArticleWDS Driver problem
We are using WDS (on server 2012 R2) to image our pc's.I want to integrate drivers in the Server instead of integrating them into the Image.I've added all of the drivers to the server and created...
View ArticleMDT 2012 - pull computername from database not working
hiI have configured MTD database rules to get appropriate setting when deploying image. Just to simply test it's working I have set OSCComputerName- new computer name But when run deployment process it...
View ArticleFOG Management Page
So I've tried everything I could think of. Different versions of Ubuntu, re-doing the Fog install several times. Manually entering DB credentials with no luck. All I can get the Fog management page to...
View ArticlePDQ Deploy Software
Anyone have luck with this or something similar? We are looking to find something to help us out and would appreciate feedback.
View ArticleSCCM Distribution Points client status is inactive
Hi all,I am having an issue with a couple of our distribution points not receiving content from our main SCCM server. I noticed that those DP's client status was set to inactive. I can not for the...
View Articlesoftware to freeze a computer
Hii have problem with my Publique Classroom PC. i have 30 PC and every time i have to reinstall systems and software. is there a way tosoftware to freeze a computer ?thank you for your help.Kam
View ArticleLinked MDT deployment share ignoring CS/BS.ini
Hi,I've created a linked deployment share for MDT 2013, at one of our remote offices, but am having issues with it picking up the CustomSettings.ini or Bootstrap.ini. I know these don't copy across...
View ArticlePrepair mdt for unexpected reboot
Hey,We have a manufactor image what we want to deploy. after the first boot there is a OOBE started from the image.i set a pause with continue on error in the tasksequence to give the OOBE the change...
View ArticleSCCM 2012 OSD with Bitlocker
Anyone know the command to during OSD to 1. Turn on Bitlocker2. SkipHardwareTest3. Choose TPM +PIN with PIN number4. Save the recovery password as a text file to a network location. NOTE: Since it is a...
View ArticleWDS LiteTouch
I have been fighting with this for quite some time now and I am about to throw my hands up and call it quits. Any help would be appreciated, here is all the info.We use Lite Touch and WDS to deploy...
View ArticleSoftware management database
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some suggestions on what I can use to manage and keep track of software that we build and sell to customers, any suggestions will be great.Thank you all for your help
View ArticlePXE Boot
I have looked everywhere for a solution but haven't found one.I am using WDS and MDT for deployment of Windows 7 images. I am new at this and have not successfully deployed an image yet.My...
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