MDT: Add a task sequence
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A task sequence contains a set of actions to be performed on the computer that executes it:
- Windows deployment
- Application installation
- Sysprep
- Backup
- ….
In order to be able to deploy the Windows image, it is necessary to create a task sequence.
Right click on Task Sequences 1 then click on New Task Sequence 2.
Enter an ID 1 in Task Sequence ID, name the sequence 2 then click on Next 3.
Choose the Standard Client Task Sequence 1 template and click Next 2.
Select the Windows image 1 to be installed and click on Next 2.
Choose Do not specify a product key at this time 1 and click on Next 2.
Click on Next 1 to pass the OS parameters.
Enter the password for the local Administrator account 1 and click Next 2.
We will see that during deployment, the password will be requested, it is necessary to configure the SkipAdminPassword = YES directive in the CustomSetting.ini file to take account of the password.
A summary of the task sequence is displayed, confirm the creation by clicking Next 1.
Once the sequence has been created, click on Finish 1.
The sequence is added.
The properties of the task sequence allow you to rename it, to deactivate it, which allows it to be hidden during deployment. The Task sequence tab allows you to see all the steps performed during the application of the sequence such as formatting, restoration … It is possible to customize actions such as adding a script. The OS Info tab provides information on the operating system linked to the task sequence.
General Task Sequence OS Info
