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)
• Capturing and Deploying Windows 11

Platform Packs

• What is a Platform Pack?
• Download a Platform Pack
• Request a New Platform Pack
• Create Your Own Custom Platform Pack
• Can I deploy Windows 11 to a computer using a Windows 10 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
• Create ISO or DVD Media

Deploy an Image

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

Computer Management

• Computer Details
• Computer Groups
• Updating the SmartDeploy Client
• Rename a Client Computer
• Join a Domain

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Software Management

• Software Management

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

Patch Management

• Patch Management (Windows Update)

SmartDeploy 3.0

• SmartDeploy 3.0 Highlights
• How to upgrade SmartDeploy from V2 to V3
• How to troubleshoot SmartDeploy client upgrades from V2 to V3
• Can I switch a client to ‘cloud-only’ after installation?
• Can the V3 console manage computers running the V2 client?

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Advanced Configuration

• Force Activation at First Boot
• How does SmartDeploy work with BitLocker Drive Encryption?
• Use a Wireless Connection in SmartPE
• Integrate SmartDeploy with Windows Deployment Services
• Setting Default Applications and File Associations

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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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