Task Sequence
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SCCM 2012 R2: Where is the SMSTS.log located?
Allmost every time I get a call from a customer, or want to answer a question in the TechNet Forums about OS Deployment, I always start by asking…
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SCCM: Failed to Get Client Identity (80004005)
This morning, one of my customers called me and told me that they bought some new Lenovo laptops (Lenovo ThinkPad S540), but they was unable start OS Deployment…
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Importing drivers for OSD in ConfigMgr 2012
Before you start adding drivers to Configuration Manager, you should spend a few minutes to decide where and how you wish to structure your drivers. There is no…
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Migrate a SCCM 2007 MDT Task Sequence to SCCM 2012
The built-in migration tool in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager is a great tool to help you in the process of migrating from Configuration Manager 2007 to System…
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Run Command Line in Task Sequence for a 64-bit OS
When running certain applications and commands through the “Run Command Line” task sequence in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 for a 64-bit Operating System you might find that…
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OSD: Change Volume Name
Lets say you need to change/rename the volume name of the C: drive to the computername, as part of your OS deployment Task Sequence. This script will help…
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Deploying Internet Explorer 9.0 using Configuration Manager
If you need to deploy Internet Explorer 9 using the Configuration Manager OSD Task Sequence, this is the command line that you should use: ie9_package.exe /quiet /norestart /update-no…
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Enable AERO on Windows 7 64-bit systems during OS Deployment using Configuration Manager
If you wish to deploy Windows 7 32-bit using Configuration Manager, and you need to enable AERO during deployment, you needs to add a “Run Command Line” step…
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How to change the default BitLocker encryption method and cipher strength when using the Enable BitLocker task in ConfigMgr 2007
By default, the "Enable BitLocker" task of a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Task Sequence defaults to an encryption method and cipher strength of "AES 128-bit with Diffuser".…
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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Update 1 vs. Modena
Microsoft is currently preparing for an update for MDT 2010 that will add some new enhancements to the product. One of the most exciting ones is the new…