

Troubleshooting logs, events, and utilities Log locations and troubleshooting hints. Replace a computer with Windows 10 Back up an existing client computer, then restore this backup to a new computer. Refresh a computer with Windows 10 Export user data from an existing client computer, wipe the computer, install a new operating system, and then restore user data and settings. 90 minutesĭeploy a Windows 10 image using MDT The reference image is deployed in the PoC environment. 40 minutesĬreate a deployment share and reference image A reference image is created to serve as the template for deploying new images. Topic Description Time About MDT A high-level overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Time required to complete procedures will vary depending on the resources available to the Hyper-V host and assigned to VMs, such as processor speed, memory allocation, disk speed, and network speed. An estimate of the time required to complete each procedure is also provided. Topics and procedures in this guide are summarized in the following table. This guide provides instructions to install and configure the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) to deploy a Windows 10 image. If you do not complete all steps in a single session, consider using checkpoints and saved states to pause, resume, or restart your work. PC1: A member computer running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 that has been shadow-copied from a physical computer on your corporate network.SRV1: A dual-homed domain member server, DNS server, and default gateway providing NAT service for the PoC network.

DC1: A domain controller, DNS server, and DHCP server.The PoC environment is a virtual network running on Hyper-V with three virtual machines (VMs): Deploy Windows 10 in a test lab using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.After completing the current guide, also see the companion guide: This guide requires about 5 hours to complete, but can require less time or more time depending on the speed of the Hyper-V host. Please complete all steps in the prerequisite guide before starting this guide. Step by step guide: Configure a test lab to deploy Windows 10.Important: This guide leverages the proof of concept (PoC) environment configured using procedures in the following guide:
