Glenn Bristol
Articles
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Can I use a physical reference machine to capture my image?
In short, no.SmartDeploy is specifically designed to capture images only from reference virtual machines (VMs). The reason we start from a virtual reference machine with a fresh OS install onto a n...
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Shell-Setup Error during Sysprep
This error typically means that there’s a Windows product key issue, specifically a mistyped key or an incorrect SKU. If the Windows product key is incorrect and you provided the product key during...
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Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar (Windows 10)
This video demonstrates how to customize the Start menu and the taskbar (in Windows 10 only) without using the Copy Profile feature of sysprep. Step-by-step instructions are below the video. Custom...
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Create a Cloud-Connected Answer File
Note: You must upload the cloud package before you create a cloud-connected answer file. Create a Cloud-Connected Answer File From the Activities workspace of the SmartDeploy Console, click Use C...
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Start a Console-Initiated Deployment
Note: A console-initiated deployment requires a network Deployment Package. If you haven't already created one, see the Create a Deployment Package article in the Boot Media section of the User's G...
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Create WDS Media
This article contains screenshots of the SmartDeploy Web Console (click here for more info). The actions described can also be performed in the desktop console. SmartDeploy supports integration wit...
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Answer File Tasks
The Tasks tab in the advanced settings of the Answer File Wizard gives you the option of creating custom tasks that will run during deployment. This is a great way to run scripts and execute other ...
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Create a Custom Application Pack
This article contains screenshots of the SmartDeploy Web Console (click here for more info). The actions described can also be performed in the desktop console. Before you continue, ensure that yo...
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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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Capture an Image from a Virtual Disk File
With the Reference Virtual Machine (VM) ready and shut down, you can use the Capture Wizard to create an image from the VM's virtual hard disk file. This article contains screenshots of the SmartDe...