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The Art of deploying Windows 8.1 with ConfigMgr 2012 R2. J ohan Arwidmark @jarwidmark Mikael Nyström @mikael_nystrom. #MMSOSD. Agenda. ConfigMgr 2012 R2. v.Next. MDT 2013. Demo environment. DC01. MDT01. CM01. PC0002. Available for download. ConfigMgr v.Next.
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The Art of deploying Windows 8.1 with ConfigMgr 2012 R2 Johan Arwidmark @jarwidmark Mikael Nyström @mikael_nystrom #MMSOSD MMS Minnesota 2014
Agenda ConfigMgr 2012 R2 v.Next MDT 2013
Demo environment DC01 MDT01 CM01 PC0002 Available for download
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
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 MMS Minnesota 2014
Demo Debugging OSD
Resources deploymentresearch.com deploymentbunny.com MMS Minnesota 2014
Resources – Trainings, Videos, books deploymentartist.com