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OSDClient update preparation

OSDClient update

Section titled “OSDClient update”

This document describes the steps needed when upgrading to the OSDClient.

Requirements

Section titled “Requirements”
Before continuing observe the OSD software requirements...

Server

  • Windows ADK for Windows 10, version 2004
  • Windows PE add-on for the ADK

Client

  • BIOS support for PXE 2.1 is required to utilize PXE boot.
  • When using USB devices to boot OSD, make sure the machine BIOS and the USB device are compatible.
  • WinPE 2.0 requires that the client has BIOS-level support for ACPI 2.0 and that this feature is enabled during deployment.

Enable OSDClient

Section titled “Enable OSDClient”
How to Enable the OSDClient to replace OSDGUI...

Mount folder: Specify the folder in which to temporarily mount the Windows PE when the OS Deployment Point is configured

Remove folders after unmount: Select if the temporary mount folders should be removed after unmount

Use OSDClient for Legacy clients: Select if OSDClient should be used to handle the deployment of Legacy clients, replacing OSDGUI

WAIK or ADK files: Specify the path to the WAIK and ADK files

ADK files: Specify the Path to the ADK files

Administrator: Specify the user or group of users that should be able to manage the solution. It is highly recommended to specify a domain/AD security group.

Client log folder: Folder to store client log files in. The folder will be located on the backend server.

Create new boot files for your platforms

Section titled “Create new boot files for your platforms”
How to create a boot image...

  • Right Click on the OSD point and choose Boot Image —> Create Boot file…

  • ChooseCreate Boot Image for 32-bit UEFI systems or Create Boot Image for 64-bit UEFI systems