How do I set up Microsoft MDT?

How do I set up Microsoft MDT?

In this article

1. Step 1: Configure Active Directory permissions.
2. Step 2: Set up the MDT production deployment share.
3. Step 3: Add a custom image.
4. Step 4: Add an application.
5. Step 5: Prepare the drivers repository.
6. Step 6: Create the deployment task sequence.
7. Step 7: Configure the MDT production deployment share.

How do I install Microsoft deployment Toolkit?

In this article

1. Infrastructure.
2. Install the Windows ADK.
3. Install and initialize Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
4. Optional: Install Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
5. Install MDT.
6. Create the OU structure.
7. Create the MDT service account.
8. Create and share the logs folder.

How do I open an MDT console?

Deploy a Windows 10 image using MDT

1. On SRV1, open the MDT Deployment Workbench console, right-click Deployment Shares, and then click New Deployment Share.
2. Click Next, verify the new deployment share was added successfully, then click Finish.

What version of MDT is installed?

If you open MDT and click Help>About Microsoft Deployment Workbench you will get a build number. You can then reference the build number using this web page ( http://deploymentscripter.blogspot.com/2013/12/software-versions-and-build-numbers.html) to determine the version.

How do I add an application to MDT?

First, log on to the MDT server and launch the MDT workbench app. Next, scroll down to the Applications node and right-click it. Select New Application from the context menu to launch the New Application Wizard (Figure A).

Which tool would you need to download to get the MDT?

Microsoft Download Manager is free and available for download now. The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is for Windows operating system deployment. Note: There are multiple files available for this download. Once you click on the “Download” button, you will be prompted to select the files you need.

What is needed for MDT?

To set up MDT, you need a computer (virtual or physical) with preferably Windows server installed (it is possible to install MDT on Windows 10). MDT consumes very little CPU and RAM resources, it is necessary to provide enough disk space for storing images, driver applications that will be deployed.

Is MDT free?

The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a free tool for automating Windows and Windows Server operating system deployment, leveraging the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10.

What is Lite Touch Installation?

LTI (Lite Touch Installation) is a high-volume deployment strategy for small to midsized organizations that combines the use of MDT with Windows Deployment Services, a server role of Windows Server 2008 and later that allows new computers to be deployed through network-based installation.

How do I know if MDT is installed?

How to install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013 update 1?

Install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013 Update 1 with the default settings. Just download it and run as administrator file MicrosoftDeploymentToolkit2013_x64.msi. Now we need to install Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10. Download and run file adksetup.exe.

How do I download and install the MDT server?

These are the only features required for the MDT Server. Click Install: After a couple minutes, the installation will finish. Click Close: Next, we’ll download the MDT 2013 install files from: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40796. Click Download: Select all files and click Next:

How do I create a deployment share in MDT 2013?

The first time launched, you’ll see a nice overview of MDT 2013: Right click Deployment Shares in the left navigation and select New Deployment Share: Change the deployment share path or leave defaults and click Next: Change the deployment share name or leave defaults and click Next:

What is MDT in Windows 10?

MDT To ease the deployment process, Microsoft created the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) in 2010 and has been updating it to support newer versions of Windows as they’re released. MDT acts as a data store for the various operating systems and drivers in use on the equipment supported in your enterprise.