Sign in
 
HomeLibraryWikiLearnGalleryDownloadsSupportForumsBlogs
Resources for IT Professionals >
> 
> 
> 
Offline OS Deployment

Proposed Offline OS Deployment

  • Thursday, October 04, 2012 10:13 AM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0

    Hi Guys,

    I want to acheive the following using MDT media on a flash drive:

    I need to install Windows 7 and alot of extra applications with MDT. I however need a way to have a selectable menu and be able to select one item which will install a group of application. We need to do this so that the tech can select a "profile" for a specific company and based on that selection we want to install say 10 apps. We also need to be able to select singe apps. One or 2 apps that only a few users will use. Can anyone advice on a way to do this please?

     

All Replies

  • Thursday, October 04, 2012 10:36 AM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0

    Create multiple Task Sequences for multiple profiles. (TS will install OS + Apps)

    Then use TaskSequenceID in CS.ini to automate application install - based on profile selected.

    Have a look at http://www.deployvista.com/home/tabid/36/entryid/139/language/en-us/default.aspx

    Regards, Vik Singh "If this thread answered your question, please click on "Mark as Answer"

     
  • Thursday, October 04, 2012 11:12 AM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0

    Create multiple Task Sequences for multiple profiles. (TS will install OS + Apps)

    Then use TaskSequenceID in CS.ini to automate application install - based on profile selected.

    Have a look at http://www.deployvista.com/home/tabid/36/entryid/139/language/en-us/default.aspx

    Regards, Vik Singh "If this thread answered your question, please click on "Mark as Answer"


    Thanx Vik. I understand that with this way i can install a list of apps. Is there any way that i can etc select the task sequence for one department with their set of software, but also then have the option to select additional apps or not. Maybe one person out of a whole department will use a spcific app.
     
  • Thursday, October 04, 2012 11:20 AM
     
     Proposed
    Sign In to Vote
    1

    You can control the applications using CS.ini OR even using Application Bundles for each profile/department.

    When you create a new application - you get a choice to create a application bundle. Then you can go into the dependencies tab and then add all the apps based on the dept.

    ==============

    If you follow the blog - you can set applications based on the tasksequenceid in CS.ini. Now this will only add applications based on the TS selected and what is mentioned in CS.ini for that TS.

    If you want other applications as well - then put them under default section in CS.ini

    Applications can be added by using Applications001 and MandatoryApplications001 properties...

    Regards, Vik Singh "If this thread answered your question, please click on "Mark as Answer"

    • Proposed As Answer by Vik Singh Sunday, November 11, 2012 10:58 AM
    •  
     
  • Thursday, October 04, 2012 3:23 PM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    Thanx alot Vik. Just to confirm. The aditional apps that i specify under the default section in the CS file, i have to specify Skipapplications=no to be able to select them? Will only those application listed under the default section show up in the list? And will whatever i select there install aditional to the apps i specify for a cetain TS / profile?
     
  • Thursday, October 04, 2012 3:30 PM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0

    Yes, Correct.

    P.S - Use this as a reference when you are playing with CS.ini  - http://deploymentbunny.com/2012/04/21/back-to-basic-customsettings-ini-explained/

    Regards, Vik Singh "If this thread answered your question, please click on "Mark as Answer"

     
  • Friday, October 05, 2012 7:11 AM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    I see ALL the apps that is in my applications folder?
     
  • Friday, October 05, 2012 7:22 AM
     
     
    Sign In to Vote
    0
    Yes, Correct.

    Regards, Vik Singh "If this thread answered your question, please click on "Mark as Answer"