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Module 1: Introduction to Windows 8.1 Deployment Module 2: Creating a Windows 8.1 Reference Image Module 3: Deploying Windows 8.1 with MDT Module 4: Deploying Windows 8.1 with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

Microsoft Virtual Academy Creating a Windows 8.1 Reference Image

Image Engineering Overview Using MDT 2013

Identify, build and test master images: Create Automated Image Engineering task sequences Minimize the number of images created Produce consistent master images as required

Easy and Fast Compatible / Flexible Delegation is easy More features –Suspend –CopyProfile

Server Operating Systems –2008R2 / 2012 / 2012R2 Client Operating Systems –W7 / W8 / W8.1

Inconsistent and manual image creation processes cause issues Lack of automation to provide consistent and repeatable process – Install the vanilla operating system (Windows 8.1) – Customize the OS and install core applications – Sysprep and capture the machine

MDT Initial Setup Create New Deployment Share Add Packages (for master image) Add Applications (for master image) Add Operating System (for master image) Create and stock the Deployment Share Add Task Sequence to Build and Capture Master Image Configure Deployment Properties in CS.ini Task Sequence Configure Master Image Settings Add Drivers (for Windows To Go if needed) Build Reference Machine, Sysprep and Capture WIM Build Master Image and Capture

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Image Engineering Overview Using MDT 2013

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