Here is a step-by-step guide to create a x64 bootimage with support for Scripting, WMI, HTA, ADO, .NET Framework 4.0, PowerShell and the DISM cmdlets for PowerShell.

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Darren Lloyd was kind enough to provide his solution for a ConfigMgr 2007 client reboot script. This script reboots the computer if no user is logged in, and prevents new applications from launching, then removes the "log off" button if a user is logged in. These restrictions are removed after a reboot.

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Jeroen de Vroede was kind enough to provide his solution for store and retreive productkeys in the MDT database, here are the gory details…

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Here are the sample files used in our TechEd Australia 2011 sessions…

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Ment van der Plas, a ConfigMgr consultant in the Netherlands were kind to provide an externsion to the ConfigMgr 2012 Beta 2 Hydration Kit published in May, 2011. Read more…

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In the new Dart 7 release (part of MDOP 2011 R2), Microsoft added a remote connection application to WinPE, it allows you to connect to a WinPE system using the new Dart Remote Connection Viewer. Very useful when troubleshooting deployments remotely. This article explains how to integrate that with MDT 2010 Lite Touch and ConfigMgr 2007 OSD (MDT Zero Touch).

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Trace64 finally here to stay – But it is hidden. Read more…

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One of the most powerful features in MDT is the option of having the Task Sequence install all the Roles and Features needed, most often on servers, but also for clients. Read more…

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MDT 2012 Beta 1: UEFI Support – Blog by Michael Niehaus

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One of the most common issues with MDT 2010 LiteTouch is leftover junk from a previous installation preventing a second installation to continue. The solution – Get rid of the junk. Here is sample script…

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MDT 2012 Beta 1 is out

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Great post by Jason scheffelmaer – Checking Task Sequence Package References for a DP

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Here is a download for deploying a complete ConfigMgr 2012 SP2 Beta 2 infrastructure – Two domain controllers and one ConfigMgr 2012 SP2 Beta 2 member server – Including all pre-requisites like .Net Framework, SQL 2008 and IIS – All fully automated.

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Sample Files from TechEd 2011 North America

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Playlist from TechEd 2011 North America

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Task sequence that installs many updates stops responding on a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 client

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Quick tip on settings screen resolution in WinPE 2.x/3.x

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Generate Computernames in MDT 2010 based on prefix and a sequencenumber

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As ususal in Windows we can do similar things in quote many different ways, but by taking advantage of the built-in MDT objects we can often easy the pain. Here is a sample for copying a folder, using the MDT progress bar, properties, logging and errorhandling…

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By adding a few files to a folder you can simulate the gather process of MDT, and figure out why settings fails in seconds rather than hours… Create a MDT test environment – here is how

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