Quick Start

• Step 1: Configure Your Workstation
• Step 2: Install the Client
• Step 3: Image a Device
• Step 4: Deploy an Application
• Step 5: Update a Driver

Get Started

• About SmartDeploy
• System Requirements
• Trial and Licensing
• Required User Permissions
• Install the SmartDeploy Console

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Install the SmartDeploy Client

• Create a SmartDeploy Client Installation Package
• Client Installation - Manual
• Client Installation - Group Policy
• Client Installation - During Deployment

Capture an Image

• Best Practices to Create Your Reference Virtual Machines
• Create a Reference Virtual Machine
• Capture an Image from a Virtual Disk File
• Capture an Image from a Running Virtual Machine (Warm Capture)

Platform Packs

• What is a Platform Pack?
• Download a Platform Pack
• Request a New Platform Pack
• Create Your Own Custom Platform Pack

Application Packs

• What is an Application Pack?
• Download an Application Pack
• Create a Custom Application Pack
• Create a Custom Application Pack (Advanced)
• Include an Application Pack as Part of Deployment

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Answer Files

• What is an Answer File?
• Create an Answer File
• Answer File Tasks

Boot Media

• What is Boot or Deployment Media?
• Create USB Media
• Create WDS Media
• Create a Deployment Package

Deploy an Image

• Get Ready to Deploy
• Start a USB Deployment
• Start a Console-Initiated Deployment

Computer Management

• Force a Cloud Connection
• Computer Groups
• Deploy an Application Pack
• Deploy Drivers and Firmware Updates
• Capture and Deploy the User State

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Cloud Services

• Connect to Cloud Storage
• Upload a Cloud Package
• Create a Cloud-Connected Answer File
• Cloud Deployment Walk-Through

Tools and Settings

• Reports
• Release Notes and Schedule

Advanced Configuration

• Force Activation at First Boot
• Enable BitLocker with Deployment
• Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar
• Use a Wireless Connection in SmartPE
• Integrate SmartDeploy with Windows Deployment Services

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Troubleshooting

• Quick Tips to Troubleshoot Common SmartDeploy Errors
• Domain Join Fails
• Shell-Setup Error during Sysprep
• Media Wizard Error: Not Enough Space
• Collect Logs

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Which ports are required by SmartDeploy?
• Can I extend or add deployments to my trial?
• Can I use a physical reference machine to capture my image?
• Can I use SmartDeploy for backup?
• Does SmartDeploy support MacOS or Linux?

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