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Lars: /* The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT2011) Method */

2011-07-22T19:29:43Z

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT2011) Method

Lars at 16:32, 22 July 2011

2011-07-22T16:32:11Z

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	# Open a browser and open a web page with lots of content. Scroll up and down to see if the video driver is working correctly. Or open System / Hardware and check the Devices list to see if the Display Adapter is setup properly.		# Open a browser and open a web page with lots of content. Scroll up and down to see if the video driver is working correctly. Or open System / Hardware and check the Devices list to see if the Display Adapter is setup properly.

			=== Errors ===
			If you encounter any errors, have a look at this Wiki entry: [[Enterprise_Deployment_Errors]]
	=== Updates ===		=== Updates ===
	The images shall be updated at least every 6 months.		The images shall be updated at least every 6 months.

Lars: /* DVD contents */

2011-07-22T16:15:53Z

DVD contents

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	** Microsoft Internet Explorer		** Microsoft Internet Explorer
	** Microsoft Office 2010		** Microsoft Office 2010
	** ~~McAfee VirusScan Enterprise~~		** Trend Micro Virus Scanner
	** Notepad Plus 5.8.5		** Notepad Plus 5.8.5
	** Putty .06		** Putty .06
	** [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client		** [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client
	*** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca'''		*** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca'''
	** SolidWorks ~~2010~~-~~2011~~ Educational Version		** SolidWorks 2011-2012 Educational Version
	** VLC 1.1.5		** VLC 1.1.5
	** WinSCP (file transfer client)		** WinSCP (file transfer client)

Lars: /* The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT2011) Method */

2011-07-21T21:03:20Z

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT2011) Method

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	# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN.		# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN.
	# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP.		# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP.
	# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: G????????? ~~password~~ (you know one).		# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: G????????? (you know one I mean).
	# New hardware will probably be detected. Most drivers should already be on the machine so there�s no need to allow XP to search the web. Work through all the new hardware discovery prompts.		# New hardware will probably be detected. Most drivers should already be on the machine so there�s no need to allow XP to search the web. Work through all the new hardware discovery prompts.
	# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges.		# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges.

Lars: /* The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT2011) Method */

2011-07-21T21:03:01Z

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT2011) Method

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	# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN.		# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN.
	# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP.		# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP.
	# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: ~~'''G0rd0nP@SFU'''~~ (~~zeroes instead of the letters O~~).		# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: G????????? password (you know one).
	# New hardware will probably be detected. Most drivers should already be on the machine so there�s no need to allow XP to search the web. Work through all the new hardware discovery prompts.		# New hardware will probably be detected. Most drivers should already be on the machine so there�s no need to allow XP to search the web. Work through all the new hardware discovery prompts.
	# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges.		# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges.

Lars: /* The 2-step Process (Obsolete as of January 2011) */

2011-02-18T16:53:53Z

The 2-step Process (Obsolete as of January 2011)

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	=== The 2-step Process ''~~(Obsolete as of January 2011)~~'' ~~===~~		=== The 2-step Process ===

			'''This is the fall-back deployment method. Only use this if the MDT2010 deployment fails on the client machine.'''

	An administrator would first begin the process with the installation DVD. No network connection is required in this step. If the workstation in question has a previous user (i.e. not new), the administrator should wipe the hard drive(s) clean to avoid any potential conflicts or privacy issues.		An administrator would first begin the process with the installation DVD. No network connection is required in this step. If the workstation in question has a previous user (i.e. not new), the administrator should wipe the hard drive(s) clean to avoid any potential conflicts or privacy issues.

Lars: /* DVD contents */

2011-01-28T22:38:50Z

DVD contents

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	** Google Earth		** Google Earth
	** Google Sketchup 7.1		** Google Sketchup 7.1
			** ImgBurn - CD/DVD burner
	** Microsoft Internet Explorer		** Microsoft Internet Explorer
	** Microsoft Office 2010		** Microsoft Office 2010
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	** SolidWorks 2010-2011 Educational Version		** SolidWorks 2010-2011 Educational Version
	** VLC 1.1.5		** VLC 1.1.5
			** WinSCP (file transfer client)

	== Windows 7 DVD image ==		== Windows 7 DVD image ==

Lars: /* Windows XP MDT2010 Deployment DVD image */

2011-01-28T20:22:43Z

Windows XP MDT2010 Deployment DVD image

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	*** Microsoft Windows XP post-SP3 hotfixes		*** Microsoft Windows XP post-SP3 hotfixes
	*** Microsoft .Net Framework 4		*** Microsoft .Net Framework 4
	*** Microsoft Internet Explorer
	*** Microsoft Windows Media Player
	*** [http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox] 3.5
	*** [http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)]		*** [http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)]
	* [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client
	** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca'''
	* Common drivers		* Common drivers
	** ATI Catalyst 9.3 (for legacy cards commonly found in Dell PCs)		** ATI Catalyst 9.3 (for legacy cards commonly found in Dell PCs)
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	** Adobe Acrobat Reader		** Adobe Acrobat Reader
	** Adobe CS4		** Adobe CS4
	**** Adobe Updates		*** Adobe Updates
	** AutoCAD 2011		** AutoCAD 2011
	** AutoCAD - Architect 2011		** AutoCAD - Architect 2011
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	** Autodesk Maya 2011		** Autodesk Maya 2011
	** Cycling 74 MAX/MSP/Jitter 5.1.3		** Cycling 74 MAX/MSP/Jitter 5.1.3
			** Firefox
	** Google Earth		** Google Earth
	** Google Sketchup 7.1		** Google Sketchup 7.1
			** Microsoft Internet Explorer
	** Microsoft Office 2010		** Microsoft Office 2010
	** McAfee VirusScan Enterprise		** McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
	** Notepad Plus 5.8.5		** Notepad Plus 5.8.5
	** Putty .06		** Putty .06
			** [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client
			*** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca'''
	** SolidWorks 2010-2011 Educational Version		** SolidWorks 2010-2011 Educational Version
	** VLC 1.1.5		** VLC 1.1.5

Lars: /* Windows XP DVD image */

2011-01-28T20:20:32Z

Windows XP DVD image

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	* All concerns and exceptions to these practices should be directed to your supervisor or manager.		* All concerns and exceptions to these practices should be directed to your supervisor or manager.

	== Windows XP DVD image ==		== Windows XP MDT2010 Deployment DVD image ==

	=== DVD contents ===		=== DVD contents ===
	* Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32bit), VLK, SP3-integrated		* Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32bit), VLK, SP3-integrated
	** customized with [http://www.nliteos.com/ nLite] deployment tool for unattended installation
	** injected with the drivers for:		** injected with the drivers for:
	*** audio chips, from various manufacturers		*** audio chips, from various manufacturers
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	*** HP Color LaserJet 4600		*** HP Color LaserJet 4600
	*** HP Color LaserJet 4650		*** HP Color LaserJet 4650
	*** HP Color LaserJet 2820 All-In-One
	*** Lexmark T630		*** Lexmark T630
	*** Lexmark T640		*** Lexmark T640
	** injected with utility applications such as:		** injected with utility applications such as:
	*** Microsoft DirectX Runtimes 9.0c ~~(Mar-2009)~~		*** Microsoft DirectX Runtimes 9.0c
	*** Microsoft Windows XP post-SP3 hotfixes		*** Microsoft Windows XP post-SP3 hotfixes
	*** Microsoft .Net Framework ~~3.5 SP1~~		*** Microsoft .Net Framework 4
	*** Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5		*** Microsoft Internet Explorer
	*** Microsoft Internet Explorer 8		*** Microsoft Windows Media Player
	*** Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009
	*** Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
	*** [http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox] 3.5		*** [http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox] 3.5
	*** [http://filezilla-project.org/ Filezilla Client] 3.2.7		*** [http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)]
	*** [http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads Sun Java Development Kit (JDK)] ~~6.16~~
	** set in such a way that new account creation and built-in accounts (except the administrator account) are all disabled
	** included tons of more goodies that only administrators get to know ;)
	* [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client		* [http://www.sassafras.com Sassafras] K2 Keyserver Client
	** customized MSI package with pre-configured settings
	** configured to '''unattended install'''
	** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca'''		** Host DNS Name = '''research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca'''
	** More information on the [[Sassafras Client]]
	* McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.7
	** configured to '''unattended install''' via MS-DOS batch script
	** configured to '''automatically restart''' computer when setup ends
	** patched to version 1
	** updated with latest virus definitions using [http://www.mcafee.com/apps/downloads/security_updates/dat.asp McAfee SDAT]
	* Nero 7 Essentials, Micro-Edition
	** configured to '''unattended install''' via MS-DOS batch script
	* Miscellaneous software utilities
	* Common drivers		* Common drivers
	** ATI Catalyst 9.3 (for legacy cards commonly found in Dell PCs)		** ATI Catalyst 9.3 (for legacy cards commonly found in Dell PCs)
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	** nVidia nForce 15.23 (for nForce4 motherboards)		** nVidia nForce 15.23 (for nForce4 motherboards)
	** DirectX 9.0c (Mar-2009)		** DirectX 9.0c (Mar-2009)
	* ~~named XPP386UI_SFU~~		* regedit mod to update Windows from our WSUS server.
	** ~~Windows '''XP''', '''P'''rofessional, SP'''~~3~~''', x'''86''' (32~~-~~bit), '''U'''nattended '''I'''nstallation, for Simon Fraser University ('''SFU''')~~		* Applications
			** 7zip 9.20
			** Adobe Acrobat Reader
			** Adobe CS4
			**** Adobe Updates
			** AutoCAD 2011
			** AutoCAD - Architect 2011
			** AutoCAD - Revit 2011
			** Audacity 1.2.6
			** Autodesk Maya 2011
			** Cycling 74 MAX/MSP/Jitter 5.1.3
			** Google Earth
			** Google Sketchup 7.1
			** Microsoft Office 2010
			** McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
			** Notepad Plus 5.8.5
			** Putty .06
			** SolidWorks 2010-2011 Educational Version
			** VLC 1.1.5

	== Windows 7 DVD image ==		== Windows 7 DVD image ==

Lars: /* Updates */

2011-01-27T20:26:44Z

Updates

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	=== Updates ===		=== Updates ===
	The images shall be updated at least every 6 months. Latest update was done in '''~~September 2009~~'''.		The images shall be updated at least every 6 months.

			Latest update was for the MDT2010 Deployment method and was done in '''January 2011'''.

	=== Licensing Restrictions ===		=== Licensing Restrictions ===

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	# At the first prompt, click on �Run the Deployment Wizard to install a new Operating System.�		# At the first prompt, click on �Run the Deployment Wizard to install a new Operating System.�
	# At the next prompt, enter your login credentials that will allow access to '''\\hurricane'''.		# At the next prompt, enter your login credentials that will allow access to '''\\hurricane'''.
	# '''SELECT A TASK SEQUENCE TO EXECUTE ON THE COMPUTER''' , ~~there may be multiple copies of the Deploy XP image. Use~~ the one with the most recent date.		# '''SELECT A TASK SEQUENCE TO EXECUTE ON THE COMPUTER''' Generally speaking, you should choose the one with the most recent date.
	SR- name and click on NEXT.		"sr-" name and click on NEXT.
	# '''JOIN THE COMPUTER TO A DOMAIN OR WORKGROUP''' Choose DOMAIN and enter �RESEARCH� as the domain. Also type in your login credentials. Click NEXT.		# '''JOIN THE COMPUTER TO A DOMAIN OR WORKGROUP''' Choose DOMAIN and enter �RESEARCH� as the domain. Also type in your login credentials. Click NEXT.
	# '''SPECIFY WHETHER TO RESTORE DATA''' Choose �Do not restore user data and settings,� then click on NEXT.		# '''SPECIFY WHETHER TO RESTORE DATA''' Choose �Do not restore user data and settings,� then click on NEXT.
	# '''SET THE TIME ZONE''' It should default to the Pacific time zone. Click NEXT.		# '''SET THE TIME ZONE''' It should default to the Pacific time zone. Click NEXT.
			# If you see a screen showing which applications you can install, do not select any of them. The image you are deploying will contain the applications.
	# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN.		# '''READY TO BEGIN''' Click BEGIN.
	# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP.		# When the machine re-boots, let it boot from the hard-drive, not the DVD. It should now start in Windows XP.
	# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: G????????? (you know one I mean).		# Login to XP as Administrator, with the password: G????????? (you know one I mean).
	# New hardware will probably be detected. Most drivers should already be on the machine so there�s no need to allow XP to search the web. Work through all the new hardware discovery prompts.		# New hardware will probably be detected. Most drivers should already be on the machine so there�s no need to allow XP to search the web. Work through all the new hardware discovery prompts.
			# Go into the Device Manager and make sure there are no problems listed.
	# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges.		# Add the rootxxx user and password, and make sure that account as Administrator privileges.
	# After the various drivers have been installed, go into CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / COMPUTER NAME and click on �Change...� Change the name of the computer to SR-whatever-it-should-be. Also make sure it is set to join the RESEARCH domain. You will probably have to re-boot to make these changes take effect.		# After the various drivers have been installed, go into CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / COMPUTER NAME and click on �Change...� Change the name of the computer to SR-whatever-it-should-be. Also make sure it is set to join the RESEARCH domain. You will probably have to re-boot to make these changes take effect.