Publication date : 07/15/2024

Course : Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013, deploying Windows

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. PLO
Price : 1800 € E.T.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013, deploying Windows




This training course will teach you how to use Microsoft Deployment ToolKit 2013 (MDT) effectively. You'll learn how to change the window sequence, fully automate the installation of applications and operating systems, and modify scripts and XML files in MDT.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. PLO
  3d - 21h00
1800 € E.T.




This training course will teach you how to use Microsoft Deployment ToolKit 2013 (MDT) effectively. You'll learn how to change the window sequence, fully automate the installation of applications and operating systems, and modify scripts and XML files in MDT.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Install and configure Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013
Using MDT 2013 to deploy Lite Touch and Zero Touch installations
Automate operating system and application installation
Installing DHCP, DNS and AD DS roles with MDT

Intended audience
Anyone responsible for deploying operating systems and applications.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Windows 2012, 2008 or 2003 server administration. Experience desirable.

Course schedule

1
Installation

  • Presentation: Lite Touch (LTI), Zero Touch (ZTI), MDT Solution Accelerator.
  • Introduction of WAIK and WADK.
Hands-on work
Install ADK, MDT on server (or client OS). Add operating systems, applications, packages and drivers.

2
Automating MDT interfaces

  • Different sequences (standard client TS, sysprep).
  • Automation of various windows (authentication, TimeZone, languages).
Hands-on work
Creation of an LTI Task Sequence (Standard Client Task Sequence), customization of configuration files (bootstrap.ini, Customsettings.ini).

3
OS automation

  • Customize a scenario (modify partitions, add a PowerShell script).
  • Windows 7 and 8.1 client OS deployment.
  • Add applications, drivers, updates.
  • Create a WIM model image.
Hands-on work
Automation of a 2012 R2 server with installation of AD DS, DNS and DHCP, addition of UO and User creation scripts in AD. Automate a client workstation by adding drivers and applications.

4
Linking a WDS deployment server to MDT

  • Configure a WDS server.
  • Litetouch.wim boot image added to WDS.
  • Profile creation, use of application bundles.
  • Configuration of a deployment scenario to VHD.
  • Install multiple PCs according to MAC addresses (modify customsettings.ini).
Hands-on work
Launch PXE boot, install two PCs with different preconfigurations without user interaction. Create profiles integrating drivers, OS and applications.

5
MDT with database

  • Install and configure SQL Express in MDT.
  • Use and test the database.
Hands-on work
Inject computers into the database using a CSV file and a PowerShell script. Install two workstations (differentiated by GUID) from the database with two different roles.

6
Diagnosis and problem-solving

  • Problem-solving methodology.
  • Common problems.
  • Log analysis.
  • Activate MDT monitor.
Hands-on work
Analyzing variables and logs to optimize MDT. Use the MDT monitor.


Customer reviews
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JEREMIE P.
22/10/25
5 / 5

Perfect



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