Description

This training will teach you how to effectively use Microsoft Deployment ToolKit 2013 (MDT). You will see how to modify the sequence of windows, fully automate the installation of applications and an operating system as well as modify the scripts and XML files present in the MDT.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

Any person responsible for deploying operating systems and deploying applications.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of administering a Windows 2012, 2008 or 2003 server. Experience desirable.

Training objectives

Install and configure the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013

Use MDT 2013 for deploying Lite Touch and Zero Touch installations

Automate the installation of an operating system and application

Install applications DHCP, DNS and AD DS roles with MDT.

Training program

• Installation
  • Overview: Lite Touch (LTI), Zero Touch (ZTI), MDT Solution Accelerator.
  • Introduction of WAIK and WADK.
• Automation of MDT interfaces
  • Different sequences (TS client standard, sysprep).
  • Automation of different windows (authentication, TimeZone, languages).
• OS Automation
  • Customization of a scenario (modifying partitions, adding a PowerShell script).
  • Deployment of Windows 7 and 8.1 client OS.
  • Adding 'applications, drivers, updates.
  • Creating a WIM template image.
• Link a WDS deployment server to MDT
  • Set up a WDS server.
  • Added Litetouch.wim boot image to WDS.
  • Creating profile, using app bundles.
  • Configuring a VHD deployment scenario.
  • Install multiple PCs based on MAC addresses (modifying customsettings.ini).
• MDT with database
  • Installation and configuration of SQL Express in MDT.
  • Using and testing the database.
• Diagnosing and resolving problems
  • Troubleshooting methodology.
  • Common problems.
  • Log analysis.
  • Enabling the MDT monitor.