MDT 2013 how to capture image and deploy image i am looking complete steps
MDT 2013 Update1
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want to know important files name with small dicsription
MDT 2013 which are files are important like gather xml, custom settings etc i want to know important files name with small dicsription
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Disable Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, Action Center, and Windows Updates via Registry, Script, MDT?
I've been deploying windows 7 x86 images via MDT 2010 Update 1 which is working great!
Question.. I need to disable as much as possible for our users in our environment. I need to disable Windows Firewall, Windows Defender, the Action Center, and Windows Updates.. Im pretty confident in separate registry keys to disable all of the above, but wanted some experts opinions in how to disable all via MDT, scripts, registry, etc.... I already have my wim, applications, and task sequences set up and successfully deploying to computers...
Any help would be appreciated.
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MDT 2013 U1 hangs on processing rules when i try custom image capture
Using COMMAND LINE ARG: Ini file = Bootstrap.iniZTIGather27.11.2015. 15:09:500 (0x0000)
Finished determining the INI file to use.ZTIGather27.11.2015. 15:09:500 (0x0000)
ZTI ERROR - Unhandled error returned by ZTIGather: Object required (424)ZTIGather27.11.2015. 15:09:500 (0x0000)
Command completed, return code = 424LiteTouch27.11.2015. 15:09:500 (0x0000)
FAILURE: 424: Running wscript.exe "\\spu-wds\deploymentshare$\Scripts\ZTIGather.wsf" /inifile:Bootstrap.iniLiteTouch27.11.2015. 15:09:500 (0x0000)
so at DeploymentShare I tried running BDD_Autorun.vbs and LiteTouch.vbs on Hyper-V Win8.1 and Win10 VM from Windows 8.1 hyper host, same problem on both VMs. I really can't find a reason why is the script giving me an error. Anyone maybe had similar problem? WDS and MDT are on the same machine.
Thanks!
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Remotely get Dart ticket information
I'm trying to cut out any end user interaction for remote builds where possible. I notice from here: http://buildserver:9801/MDTMonitorData/Computersthat I can see the fields:
- Name
- DartIP
- DartPort
- DartTicket
This information doesn't seem to be updated very quickly. By that I mean that I've re-started a build on a machine a few times and it's not until I've connected with Dart that this webpage has refreshed with the new information.
Could someone either explain how I can force a refresh of this information or better still tell me where in the database this is stored so that a little PowerShell script could be used my the tech to retrieve the information and connect without asking the end user to supply it?
Cheers,
Mark
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Install apps MDT
Been messing with this now for days.
Im doing deployment still and i want it to install applications, i used to have error 2
So i did this:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/12faf5f9-0c1a-4922-9fdf-b249ed4588fa/unexpected-return-code-2-when-installing-applications?forum=mdt
But i get network path not found and end of install screen, same with firefox
LOG: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=8F390ABF958ECF54!2068&authkey=!ADs8zLSkNOkpbPk&ithint=folder%2clog
Screens:
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On-Screen Keyboard in WinPE?
Is it possible to get On-Screen keyboard support to WinPE10? Currently we are installing lot's of Microsoft Surface 3 and 4 devices (soon) and it would be nice to have On-Screen keyboard in WinPE so we don't need to attach keyboard to devices.
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Litetouch deployment failed , Return code =-2147467259 0x80004005
I have updated my MDT server to MDT 2013 U1 following Johan's blog at http://deploymentresearch.com/Research/Post/504/A-Geeks-Guide-for-upgrading-MDT-2013-to-MDT-2013-Update-1 and recreated my task sequences.
I have 2 deployment shares, the Production one works fine and i can deploy my Windows 7 OSes as usual.
I also have a Build environment to capture images for new OSes. I have updated the deployment share and recreated the task sequences, i have tested one simple client task to install Windows 10 and capture the image. But as soon as the task starts it fails almost instantly with the message:
The rule files is:
[Settings] Priority=Default Properties=Type,MyCustomProperty [Default] _SMSTSORGNAME=Build Lab UserDataLocation=NONE DoCapture=YES OSInstall=Y AdminPassword=P@ssw0rd TimeZoneName=W. Europe Standard Time JoinWorkgroup=WORKGROUP HideShell=YES FinishAction=SHUTDOWN WSUSServer=http://WUSSV01:8530 SLSHARE=\\corpmig01\Logs$ ApplyGPOPack=NO SkipAdminPassword=YES SkipProductKey=YES SkipComputerName=YES SkipDomainMembership=YES SkipUserData=YES SkipLocaleSelection=YES SkipTaskSequence=NO SkipTimeZone=YES SkipApplications=YES SkipBitLocker=YES SkipSummary=YES SkipRoles=YES SkipCapture=NO SkipFinalSummary=NO EventService=http://corpmig01:9800I have uploaded the BDD.log file: BDD.LOG
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MDT 2013 Update 1: Batch files are searched in C:\Windows\System32, not in application directory
I have multiple applications in MDT that use batch files for installation. They all do not work anymore since we upgraded to MDT 2013 Update 1 (it was still working in the preview version).
I used Procmon and found that, when the installation command is "batchfile.cmd", BDD.EXE opens a process "c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe /c batchfile.cmd", and then that CMD process looks for
- C:\Windows\batchfile.cmd
- C:\Windows\System32\batchfile.cmd
- C:\Windows\System32\wbem\batchfile.cmd
- C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\batchfile.cmd
and then exits with error code 1.
Obviously CMD.EXE is executed in C:\Windows\System32, not in the specified working directory. It has been working in MDT 2012, MDT 2013, and MDT 2013 Update 1 Preview.
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Copying Total-Control Driver Structure
Hey guys,
I've been searching for this and haven't found an answer yet.
I started using a total-control method deploying my drivers and for the most part it's been great - But when trying to import my driver package to another deployment share, it reports tat it cannot copy files because there are duplicates.
I thought it might have just been complaining about the files itself (because MDT seems to manage the back end files on its own, as not to create duplicates, etc.) and still be copying all the links in my organized folders... but it isn't doing them either.
Has anybody found a solution for this?
Thanks,
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MDT Deployment share and SQL Share on different servers
Hello Technet,
I would like help to figure out how to deal with my MDT Deployment share being on a different server than my SQL Share. I am trying to use the MDT Database in MDT 2013 and SQL Server Express 2014. My deployment share is located on a Linux File Server share, and my MDT Server and SQL Express Server are located on the same Windows Server 2012 VM.My Bootstrap.ini therefore looks like this:
[Settings]
Priority=Default
[Default]
SkipBDDWelcome=YES
DeployRoot=\\192.168.1.10\DeploymentShare$
UserID=user
UserPassword=password
my Customsettings looks like this:
[Settings]
Priority=CSettings, CPackages, CApps, CAdmins, CRoles, Locations, LSettings, LPackages, LApps, LAdmins, LRoles, MMSettings, MMPackages, MMApps, MMAdmins, MMRoles, RSettings, RPackages, RApps, RAdmins, TaskSequenceID,Default
[Default]
CaptureOS=YES
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[CSettings]
SQLServer=SQLServer
Instance=SQLEXPRESS
Database=MDT
Netlib=DBNMPNTW
SQLShare=Logs
Table=ComputerSettings
Parameters=UUID, AssetTag, SerialNumber, MacAddress
ParameterCondition=OR
...
Therefore, the problem is that during winPE Bootup, WinPE connects to the deploymentshare using the provided credentials just fine, and tries to process customsettings. However, I can map a network drive to the SQL Share as seen in the logs by the following errors:
1.ERROR-Unable to map a network drive to \\SQLServer\Logs
2. ZTI Error opening SQL Connection:[DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen(Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or access is denied.
3.Unable to establish database connection using [CAPPS] properties.
In WinPE, as soon as I hot F8, and use net use \\SQLServer\Logs, the deployment works fine and the properties are read from the database during each section process..
Why is MDT Unable to map the \\SQLServer\Logs , and it requires the manual use of net use? Must I move the deployment share to the same server as my SQL Server Server? Thanks so much.
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MDT 2013 Update 1 Run Command Line Not Working
I am having an issue after upgrading to MDT 2013 Update 1. I have a few "Run Command Line" tasks that will not run anymore under Custom Tasks. They basically just use batch files that are stored on the local machine itself. For Example: I have
it set to start in directory called "C:\IT\act" and in the Command Line input I put I enter "winact.bat" (this is a batch file that basically pulls the manufacturer license from the BIOS and activates it). This worked fine for MDT 2013
(before update) but now it is NOT working for me. have tried using the the old ZTIapplications.wsf that people have mentioned that didn't help. Please Help?!?!?
Thanks,
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Administrator profile not copying to default user profile in MDT
I have been working on this issue for couple of days now and i really need some help as of why something that used to work smoothly is no longer working the way it is supposed to. I have my customized Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit image on a vmware workstation where i login using the local administrator profile. I am capturing this image into my 2008 WDS server using MDT 2013. On my capture task sequence whether or not i have the copyprofile syntax to true or false, after capturing the image, i am losing my image customized settings such as desktop icons, control panel settings and taskbar settings. I also have the copyprofile syntax on my deployment unattend.xml but after deploying the image, same issue, i am losing my customized settings. The issue is my administrator profile customized image settings are not copying over to the default user profile therefore after sysprep and capture, i am losing those settings. I have tried 2 images, even recreated my capture task sequence but same issue. I have done this multiple times and never had this problem before. From what i read, as long as copyprofile is true on my capture unattend.xml or my deployment unattend.xml in MDT, the administrator profile settings should copied over to the default user profile. But it is not working even though it used to work fine before with multiple of my images. After deploying this image, to validate if the administrator profile is copied successfully, i check c:\windows\panther\unattendgc\setupact.log or c:\windows\systems32\sysprep\panther\ie\setupact.log, copyprofiledirectory is not showing copying the administrator profile.
Please help...
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Wondering the reason why MDT does not support WIRELESS DEPLOYMENT
Thank you guys,I'm just wondering
1、the reason why MDT does not support WIRELESS DEPLOYMENT.
Is it just for keeping deployment stable,because the huge network flow of OS image and the others
2、What if I just only deploy a few of applications through WIRELESS.
Does it do any harm for the deployment if I remove the wireless connectivity component in the ZTIUtility.vbs file.
Thanks again.
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Updated wim file does not join domain/local admin disabled
Let me first explain how i work.
I have VM's where i install windows/updates and some programs.
Then i take a clone of that machine and i run the capture windows through the litescript, and i create a custom .wim file
Then i import the new wim file in MDT and change my tasksequence that it installs the new wim file.
Then i delete the cloned VM as it is sysprepped.
When there are a lot of updates, i start my vm, update windows and make changes if necessary.
Then i clone it again and create a custom wim file
then i import it again in mdt and change my tasksequence.
This always worked, untill my latest updated wim file
When i assign my latest wim file in the tasksequence it hangs on 54% completion and becomes unresponsive in the mdt monitoring.
When i look at the computer where i wanted to deploy the image, the OS has been installed, but it didnt join the domain(which is the next step) and the local admin account is disabled for some reason.
When i assign my previous wim file to the tasksequence everything works again. the installation is 100% complete, it is in the domain, local admin acount is enabled, and all other programs i install with the tasksequence is without fault.
So i am guessing something is wrong with my wim file or i did something wrong in the VM i updated, bu ti have no idea, what i did different then all other times.
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Have Microsoft pulled CMTrace?
Desperately need CMTrace to track down some bugs but System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Toolkit seems to be a dead link.
Can anyone upload the file somewhere or tell me where to now find it?
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MDT 2013 & WSUS, poor performances with ZTIWindowsUpdate.wsf
Hello Guys
Here are the config ;
- Server HP DL380e Gen8 / 2704v2 (4 cores) / 96 GB RAM / 6 HDD 15k SAS RAID 10
- Windows 2012 R2, WORKGROUP
- WDS standalone mode (no AD), WSUS with SQL 2012 SP2 database, MDT 2013 update 1
- Customsettings.ini configured with variable WSUSServer=http://myserver:8530
- HP PC with SSD / 8 GB RAM / Core I5
Here are the issue ;
- Deployment works perfectly (no error at the end)
- The time for Windows Update in pre-app mode and post-app mode takes an extended time to finish...
Example ; Windows 8.1 deployment + Office 2013 + 4/5 freewares = 4h30 from the PXE boot to the successfull message... 3H30 are used only for the "Downloading updates", about 30 minutes for the installing updates (which is normal)
If I disable the Updates steps in the task sequence, the deployment takes max 30 minutes to finish.
The WSUS works perfectly ;
- If I configure the WSUS settings from the gpedit.msc console into Windows, and told Windows to use my server as a WSUS Server, the download works great and takes max 1 minutes to finish.
It's look like that the issue only occur when using WSUS from the ZTIscript while a task sequence is pushed on the PC.
Does anyone has already seen this issue ? Any idea ?
I has already seen that problem on the old server (which used SATA drive in RAID 1...) with MDT 2013 (no U1). So the issue is repeatable.
Thanks a lot
HisteriQal
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Stop running this script? error at end of Gather stage
I have a Lenova M73z all-in-one machine that came back to our imaging studio from a field location for a fresh image. Due to some quirky behavior, both the motherboard and hard drive were replaced under Lenovo warranty service. Technician completed replacement and did the BIOS setup on the new mobo.
Tried to throw a new image on the device. Windows PE starts up and everything seems to be working. At the very end of the Gathering stage, there is always an error message comes up. Header is Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. Stop running this script? A script on this page is causing your web browser to run slowly. If it continues to run, your computer might become unresponsive. Picking NO just results in the same message coming up again. Picking YES stops all activity.
Our Network Engineer who builds the scripts indicates it must be a hardware issue because the script is not getting all the info it needs to proceed. I had the IBM tech come back, run diagnostics, and double check every setting (with me looking over his shoulder). It's all in there.
Any suggestions???
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Install Windows 8.1 Enterprise on a Surface Pro 3/4 using a UEFI USB Flash Drive
Greetings,
I need to start deploying MS Surfaces Pro 3/4. I just got them in and of course management thinks I can just wipe up an image pretty quick.
Since this is my first Surface, it won't be quick as I have to learn the in/outs of its UEFI etc differences from a starndard laptop.
I've search and read and it seems pretty simple (but something is not working though).
Here is my plan, I'm using a Offline USB drive, which I know they work as I have to used them to deploy to laptps at remote locations (PXE is not allowed).
I build a USB flash drive using the URL below. Also, below are the drivers I imported.
Out Of Box Drivers
SurfacePro3_Win8x_151026_1.zip (all of them drivers and Firmware)
Drivers for WinPE
Surface Ethernet Adapter
Surface Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
UEFI USB Setup
http://deploymentresearch.com/Research/Post/471/UEFI-and-NTFS-Friends-to-MDT-2013-at-last
Drivers
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38826
Surface Settings
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) = Enabled
Secure Bootl Control = Enabled
Configure Alternative System Boot Order = USB -> SSD
BitLocker was never enabled.
Questions / Issue.
When booting from UEFI USB flash drive on teh Surface Pro 3, I get an error "Invalid Signature detected. Check Secure Boot Policy in Setup"? Does this mean I need to disable Secure Boot or something?
Will the UEFI USB with the Offline media be enough to boot the MS Surface Pro 3/4?
Our AD (for now) does not have the BitLocker schema added, so I was thinking of enabling BitLocking with a startup PIN. Will this be possible or do I need to tweak my Task Sequence?
Any suggestions?
Thank you for your time.
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Creating a new MDT task sequence in SCCM 2012 R2 fails with error
Guys, I've run into this error while trying to make a new MDT task sequence using SCCM 2012 R2 in my test lab. Does anyone know, what could be the problem here? Google doesn't give any answers.
Started processing.
Existing boot image 00000000 will be used.
Creating MDT files package.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit files package created.
Existing OS image package 00000000 will be used.
Error while importing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Task Sequence.
System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at System.Version.VersionResult.SetFailure(ParseFailureKind failure, String argument)
at System.Version.TryParseComponent(String component, String componentName, VersionResult& result, Int32& parsedComponent)
at System.Version.TryParseVersion(String version, VersionResult& result)
at System.Version.Parse(String input)
at System.Version..ctor(String version)
at Microsoft.BDD.Core.Utility.GetVersion(String strVersion)
at Microsoft.BDD.Wizards.SCCM_ImportTaskSequenceTask.DoWork(SmsPageData smspageData, Dictionary`2 data)
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