Glenn Bristol
Articles
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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...
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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...