Server OS Deployment Deep Dive with two crazy guys and ConfigMgr 2012 R2 MMS Minnesota 2014 Greg Nash #MMSMinnesota #MMSSCCM
Hidden slide – estimated session timeline SectionSpeakerEstimated Time Welcome and IntroGreg and Nash5 mins Reference BuildsNash10 mins Hardware OS DeploymentGreg10 mins Virtual EnvironmentsNash10 mins Targeting and Preventing DisastersGreg10 mins Configuring OS ComponentsNash10 mins Wrap-upGreg and Nash5 mins MMS Minnesota 2014
Agenda Why? Reference Builds Physical hardware Virtual hardware Targeting, and preventing disasters Configuring OS Components, and other special software Q&A, and Vendor-Specific open discussion MMS Minnesota 2014
Why Server OSD? Why Automate OSD? Easily Changed and Updated Consistency Lowers the Bar to Rebuilding/Reimaging Why Server Love at All? YOU are the OSD Expert Simplify, Automate. MMS Minnesota 2014 #MMSKitagries
Reference Builds Build and Capture Task Sequences – 100% Zero Touch Apply the OS Install Universal Apps that Support Duplication Required Settings/Configurations Install Updates What does it look like to NOT automate this? MMS Minnesota 2014
Deploying OS to Hardware Handling Static IPs Configuring RAID, virtual disks, etc. Base lining BIOS, Firmware, Drivers MMS Minnesota 2014
Demo Greg MMS Minnesota 2014
Virtual Environments Build & Capture: Always Automate the Reference Build Deploy: Business Decision for vCenter/VMM Features for Cloning Can be quicker to clone, but you need to full understand the tool MMS Minnesota 2014
Targeting, and Preventing Disasters Pre-start Hooks Validation processes MMS Minnesota 2014
Demo Greg MMS Minnesota 2014
Configuring OS Components, and other special software MDT "Install Roles and Features" Step Install-WindowsFeature What would be a relevant example for this group... MMS Minnesota 2014
Q&A Open Questions Talking Points Patch management Server OS versioning App and Windows Component Installs PowerShell, and/or PowerShell DSC Let’s keep talking since there is now beer/wine available MMS Minnesota 2014 * No kittens were harmed in the production of this session. #MMSKitagries
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