DaRT: configuration and integration with MDT

DaRT Tools

Introducing DaRT DaRT (Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset) is a component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) that is available to customers who subscribe to Software Assurance (SA). DaRT allows you to create a bootable environment (WinPE) that integrates Windows diagnostic and troubleshooting tools like: It also allows you to take control of the WinPE …

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IIS: different PHP configuration per site

In this article, I explain how to customize the PHP directives for each of the sites on an IIS server. There are several more or less complex methods. I will introduce the one that for me seems the least restrictive, the use of PATH sections in the configuration of PHP. Configuration of the site in …

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MDT: use with a database

New computer

In this tutorial, we will see how to use MDT with a database. The use of this one makes it possible to store in a database the information of deployment for a station to identify for example by its MAC address, which makes it possible when one has to redo the post to pre-fill all …

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MDT: Running a PowerShell Script During a Deployment

In this tutorial, I will explain how to run a PowerShell script (.ps1 file) during a deployment with MDT. Copy the ps1 1 file to the Scripts folder in the DeploymentShare folder. Open the properties of the task sequence then add a task of type Run Command Line 1. Move the task to the desired …

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DNS: conditional forwarder

DNS query

Presentation of conditional forwarder In this article, I will explain and show you how to set up a conditional forwarder on a Windows DNS server. As a reminder, DNS redirection allows the service to send requests to another DNS service to resolve the request for an unknown zone. A conditional forwarder is used to specify …

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MDT: Install updates with WSUS

Installing updates during deployment

In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to enable Windows updates to a WSUS server when deploying an image with MDT. Enable updates Open the properties of an installation sequence, go to the Task Sequence 1 tab and activate one of the two update patches 2 by unchecking the Disable this step 3> box. > and …

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GPO: Installing the FusionInventory Agent

Following the many messages that I can see on the forum regarding the installation of the FusionInventory agent, I will explain how I have been proceeding for several years. In this article, I will explain how to install the FusionInventory agent using a script that runs when the computer starts up. It is possible to …

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WSUS: Set up client-side targeting

resume strategy

Presentation The client-side targeting on WSUS, when enabled, allows you to directly assign to a group declare in the console. This declaration is not done GPO or by modifying the register of the customer workstation. Once activated, it is no longer possible to change the assignment of a station by hand from the WSUS console. …

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Change the DNS cache duration of DFS Namespaces

In this article, I will explain how to change the DNS cache of a namespace. By default, the DNS cache is 300 seconds or 5 minutes. For example, during a server migration, it may be necessary to reduce the client cache. Change the duration Open the DFS Distributed File System Management console, right-click the name …

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MDT: enable monitoring

More info

In MDT, it is possible to activate the monitoring, which makes it possible to follow the deployment of the stations and to have a progress report from the console. The state of the deployments is kept for 3 days. Activation of the monitoring To enable monitoring, right-click on the MDT share and click Properties. Go …

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