Glenn Bristol
Articles
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Getting Started with SmartDeploy
Getting Started This guide will assist you with installing SmartDeploy, creating and capturing your first reference virtual machine, and deploying your first image. It will also show how to install...
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Error: "The Application Pack is not applicable to this Computer"
If you receive an error message while deploying an Application Pack which states, "The Application Pack is not applicable to this Computer", this indicates that one or more Filters exist in the App...
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Why do I need admin approval to connect SmartDeploy to OneDrive?
Some users may receive a "Need admin approval" prompt when connecting SmartDeploy to OneDrive. Read below to learn why this occurs, and how to resolve it. Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service...
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SmartDeploy boot media revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932 and Microsoft KB5025885
On May 9th, 2023, Microsoft began a phased mitigation process for the vulnerability designated CVE-2023-24932, a publicly disclosed Secure Boot bypass vulnerability leveraged by the BlackLotus UEFI...
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How can I view the files I've uploaded to cloud storage?
If you connect your SmartDeploy console to cloud storage, SmartDeploy will have the ability to create and modify the files in a SmartDeploy folder in your cloud storage account.For Google Drive, Dr...
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Which ports are required by SmartDeploy?
SmartDeploy version 3.0.1000 and newer now uses port 8080 for all local console-client communication. Port 443 is also needed for communication with external SmartDeploy and other third-party servi...
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Quick Tips to Troubleshoot Common SmartDeploy Errors
SmartDeploy is easy and straightforward to use. If you’re setting up SmartDeploy and hit a snag, there’s likely a simple fix that will get you up and running in no time. Here are some quick tips fo...
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Force Activation at First Boot
There are two methods by which you can force Windows activation upon the first boot into Windows after deployment. Option 1: Add the Tasks to Activate Windows to Your Answer FileSwitch to the Answe...
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SmartDeploy 3.0 Highlights
Watch this 4-minute video to see what's new in the 2021 major version update, SmartDeploy 3.0.See the SmartDeploy Release Notes and Schedule for more updates.
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Patch Management (Windows Update)
Patch Management Overview The SmartDeploy Client automatically scans and reports the Windows Update status for every endpoint in your environment. It will display whether an endpoint is up-to-date...