Glenn Bristol
Articles
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Create a Custom Application Pack (Advanced)
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 you...
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Create Your Own Custom Platform Pack
Watch this video for a walkthrough of how to create a custom Platform Pack and add a few drivers.The correct link for the support form can be found in the Request a New Platform Pack article - simp...
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Capture an Image from a Running Virtual Machine (Warm Capture)
A warm capture is a method of capturing an image while a virtual machine (VM) is running. This method of capture is a great alternative to the standard capture process if you're using a VMware ESX ...
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Client Installation - During Deployment
To include the SmartDeploy Client installation as part of deployment, configure the client option in the advanced settings of the Answer File Wizard. These steps detail the client settings specific...
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Step 4: Deploy an Application
In the Computer Management workspace of the SmartDeploy Console, identify one or more computers that you want to deploy your application to.Note: Clients that appear in the Computer Management wor...
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Does SmartDeploy support MacOS or Linux?
No. SmartDeploy is designed to deploy only the Windows operating system. A complete list of supported operating systems is available in the Release Notes, accessible from the Tools view in the Smar...
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Collect Logs
When troubleshooting SmartDeploy issues, you may be asked to collect logs by the Support Team. This feature of SmartDeploy will make copies of various files, relating to SmartDeploy specifically, a...
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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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Cloud Deployment Walk-Through
SmartDeploy Cloud Services enables unattended, repeatable cloud deployment to remote users regardless of network connection or VPN access. Deploy Windows images, Application Packs, and Platform Pac...
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Join a Domain
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to join a client computer to your domain in the Computer Management workspace of the SmartDeploy Console. In the Computer Management workspace, se...