Glenn Bristol
Articles
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Release Notes and Schedule
Download and install the latest version of SmartDeploy. For more details, and information on older versions, please see our Release Notes document. The following table summarizes the release sc...
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Media Wizard Error: Not Enough Space
If you're using FAT32 formatted boot media, SmartDeploy can split your image WIM file into smaller parts to fit within the file size restriction of FAT32 (4 GB) when it creates offline deployment m...
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Capturing and Deploying Windows 11
Update SmartDeploy Windows 11 images can be captured and deployed using SmartDeploy version 3.0.1020 or later. Starting with Windows 11 24H2, you will need to disable BitLocker on your VM prior ...
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Can I force an endpoint to use a 'Local' Connection Type?
In short, no. An endpoint appears in Computer Management with a Connection Type of Local if and only if it is successfully able to contact the SmartDeploy API Service that is running on that specif...
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Request a New Platform Pack
Requesting the creation of a new Platform Pack is considered a support request and is subject to the terms of your support agreement. Platform Pack creation fees are based on the computer model and...
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Create WDS Media
SmartDeploy supports integration with WDS using customized WDS boot media, which is not affected by the partial deprecation of WDS boot .wim files announced in July 2024.See this Microsoft KB ar...
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Integrate SmartDeploy with Windows Deployment Services
SmartDeploy supports integration with WDS using customized WDS boot media, which is not affected by the partial deprecation of WDS boot .wim files announced in July 2024.See this Microsoft KB ar...
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Referencing Application Pack files in scripts
When you create scripts or tasks that reference files that are included an Application Pack, it's important to know where the files will be extracted on the target machine. The contents of Applicat...
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System Requirements
Workstation and Operating System Requirements For SmartDeploy central server and client workstation requirements, as well as supported virtualization platforms, please see the SmartDeploy Release N...
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Distribution points
With the introduction of the SmartDeploy web console, SmartDeploy supports distribution points, which are local or cloud locations where admins can store deployment assets such as images and Platfo...