SCCM : Dell Driver Automation via SCCM

1)We need to create a package with batch file with below statement.

start /wait “C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\CommandUpdate\dcu-cli.exe” /import /policy C:\ProgramData\Dell\CommandUpdate\MySettings.xml
if %ERRORLEVEL% == 0 goto RUNDCU
else goto QUITTASK
RUNDCU
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\CommandUpdate\dcu-cli.exe” /log C:\ProgramData\Dell\DCU.log
/silent
:QUITTASK
exit /b %ERRORLEVEL%

2) Create an XML file with below detail

3) Create a Package with standard program and select the RunDCU_2x.cmd in the command line and deploy it .

SCCM 1806 -Operating System Deployment Scenario!!

Today we will note down three Operating system Deployment Scenario which we need to note down while doing the OSD Deployment

InPlace Upgrade (Windows 10 Only) : The installation of an operating system or application on the computer without removing the older version first and without saving any data beyond normal precautions.

Bare Metal : A bare metal environment is a computer system or network in which a virtual machine is installed directly on hardware rather than within the host operating system (OS). The term “bare metal” refers to a hard disk, the usual medium on which a computer’s OS is installed.

Refresh OS Deployment :A refresh is sometimes called wipe-and-load. The process is normally initiated in the running operating system. User data and settings are backed up and restored later as part of the deployment process. The target can be the same as for the new computer scenario

Replace OS Deployment : A computer replace is similar to the refresh scenario. However, since we are replacing the machine, we divide this scenario into two main tasks: backup of the old client and bare-metal deployment of the new client. As with the refresh scenario, user data and settings are backed up and restored.

IN Place Update Limitations You cannot do these below.

Now we will see the Deployment Methods ,There are three kind of deployment methods

PXE initiated deployments: PXE-initiated deployments let client computers request a deployment over the network. In this method of deployment, the operating system image and a Windows PE boot image are sent to a distribution point that is configured to accept PXE boot requests.

Bootable media deployments: Bootable media deployments let you deploy the operating system when the destination computer starts. When the destination computer starts, it retrieves the task sequence, the operating system image, and any other required content from the network. Because that content is not included on the media, you can update the content without having to re-create the media.

Stand-alone media deployments: Stand-alone media deployments let you deploy operating systems in the following conditions:

• In environments where it is not practical to copy an operating system image or other large packages over the network.

• In environments without network connectivity or low bandwidth network connectivity.

SCCM 1806-Application Deployment Log file and Software Update Log file.

Application Deployment Log file and Software Update Log file.

 

SCCM 2012 Current Branch -MDT CustomSettings.INI Settings

Below is the setting for CustomSettings.ini  you can do for Customize the UDI Wizard and Serial Number.

 

[Settings]
Priority=Init,ByVirtual,Virtual-True,Default
Properties=MyCustomProperty,SNum,ComputerTypeName

[Init]
SNum=#Left(“%SerialNumber%”,4)#

[ByVirtual]
Subsection=Virtual-%IsVM%

[Virtual-True]
ComputerTypeName=VM

[Default]
OSInstall=Y
SkipCapture=YES
SkipAdminPassword=NO
SkipProductKey=YES
OSDDiskPart=TRUE
OSDDomainName=
OSDDomainOUName=OU=Clients,OU=Computers,OU=ARAJ,DC=test,DC=local
OSDJoinAccount=
OSDJoinPassword=Password
UserLocale=en-us
UILanguage=en-IN
KeyboardLocale=4009:00004009
OSDComputerName=%ComputerTypeName%-%SNum%

Enable PXE Responder without Windows deployment Service on SCCM current branch 1806

Operating system Deployment without WDS Service.

To enable without WDS Services- PXE booting simply follow the below Steps

1. Open the Configuration Manager console
2. Go to the Administration tab
3. Click on Overview / Site Configuration and select “Servers and Site System Roles“
4. Now select the site server you wish to edit and select the Distribution Point role, right click and click on Properties
5. Click on the PXE tab and select the option “Enable a PXE responder without Windows Deployment Services“
6. You should now have a screen similar to the below;
7. Once you enable the services you will see ConfigMgr PXE Responder Service running and Window