Glenn Bristol
Articles
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Client Installation - Group Policy
Watch this video for a walkthrough and demonstration of using Group Policy to install the SmartDeploy Client. Step-by-step instructions are below the video. Note: If you haven't already done so, p...
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Trial and Licensing
SmartDeploy is free to download, install, and use for 15 days. During this trial period, you can use SmartDeploy to create and update images, Platform Packs, and deployment media and to deploy to t...
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Step 3: Image a Device
Note: A console-initiated deployment requires a network Deployment Package. If you haven't already create one, see the Create a Deployment Package article in the Boot Media section of the User's Gu...
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Can I use SmartDeploy for backup?
SmartDeploy isn't designed to perform backups. SmartDeploy is intended to be used as an imaging solution to ensure a common, consistent computing experience on every endpoint IT manages.If you have...
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Media Wizard Error: Not Enough Space
There are two primary causes for the "Not Enough Space" error when creating media: Large files in your image that exceed the 4 GB file size limit (especially when using FAT32 formatting) Insufficie...
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Use a Wireless Connection in SmartPE
We recommend that you use a hard-wired Ethernet connection for deployment activities whenever it is possible to do so. If you need or prefer to use a wireless connection while booted into the Smart...
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Can I switch a client to ‘cloud-only’ after installation?
Yes you can. If you installed the SmartDeploy Client without the ”Cloud Only” option enabled, the connection type value will be set to 1. We can change this to 2, and force the client to use the cl...
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Rename a Client Computer
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to rename computers in the Computer Management workspace of the SmartDeploy Console. In the Computer Management workspace, select the target client comp...
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Create a Deployment Package
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. These steps guide you through creati...
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AutoLogon after deployment
When you Create an Answer File, in the Advanced options, on the General tab, you have the option to add AutoLogon credentials using the Autologon after deployment section.You may enter a domain use...