How do I create a task sequence in MDT?

How do I create a task sequence in MDT?

Create a task sequence using the MDT Integration Wizard

1. Using the Configuration Manager Console, in the Software Library workspace, expand Operating Systems, right-click Task Sequences, and select Create MDT Task Sequence.
2. On the Choose Template page, select the Client Task Sequence template and click Next.

What is a task sequence in MDT?

MDT Image Deployment Image deployment in MDT is defined by task sequences, which are a set of instructions that tell the program how to create or deploy an image. For example, a task sequence can be created that will deploy an operating system and perform Windows updates on a reference virtual machine.

How do I set up Microsoft deployment Toolkit?

In this article

1. Step 1: Configure Active Directory permissions.
2. Step 2: Set up the MDT production deployment share.
3. Step 3: Add a custom image.
4. Step 4: Add an application.
5. Step 5: Prepare the drivers repository.
6. Step 6: Create the deployment task sequence.
7. Step 7: Configure the MDT production deployment share.

What is state restore in MDT?

The MDT deployment process can automatically capture and restore user state information on the target computers. During the State Capture Phase in the MDT deployment process, USMT saves the user state information to a desired location. Later, during the State Restore Phase, USMT restores this user state information.

What is a task sequence?

Task sequences are basic XML files which call on a series of scripts to run parameters chosen by the user, when the task was created.

Where are task sequences stored in MDT?

DeploymentShare folder
In the Control folder which is in the DeploymentShare folder of MDT is the task sequences.

What is the difference between MDT and SCCM?

MDT is primarily used for image computers and storing images, customizing them, etc. SCCM on the other hand, is a much more complex tool which allows you to do a lot more than MDT does. Whereas SCCM is best used for creating “thick” images containing line-of-business applications.

What is SCCM Usmt?

Configuration Manager uses the User State Migration Tool (USMT) 10.0 to manage the migration of user state data from a source computer to a destination computer after the operating system installation completes.

What is state migration point?

The state migration point (SMP) stores user data during the deployment of a new operating system to an existing computer. The state migration point is required for operating system deployments that migrate the user state.

How do I find task sequence?

In the Configuration Manager console, go to the Software Library workspace, expand Operating Systems, and select Task Sequences. Select the task sequence to edit, and select Properties. On the User Notification tab, select This is a high-impact task sequence.

What are task sequences?

How to disable task sequence in MDT 2012?

To fix a minor bug in MDT 2012 and 2013 we need to disable two steps in the Task Sequence. Click on Restore User State, then on the Options tab and tick Disable this step. Do the same and disable the Restore Groups step. Enable both the Windows Update steps.

How to add a pause step in MDT?

Identify a step where we want to add a pause step then Add Run Command line step to the task sequence configure the step as below; On the Options tab, select Add conditions then choose Task Sequence Variable. On Enter the task sequence variable to evaluate; Then click OK.

How to disable restore user state in MDT?

Right-click on the new Task Sequence and choose Properties. Select the Task Sequence tab. To fix a minor bug in MDT 2012 and 2013 we need to disable two steps in the Task Sequence. Click on Restore User State, then on the Options tab and tick Disable this step. Do the same and disable the Restore Groups step.

How to distribute the updated MDT package to distribution points?

Distribute the updated MDT package to all the distribution points. Till this stage we have completed designing a page, created labels with values and task sequence variable. Next we need to integrate the UDI page to the task sequence and create a task to validate the task sequence variable.