Task Sequence - Simplifying migration
Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out how I can simplify my currently laborious deployment method for my organizations XP->7.
Here is my current procedure:
In SCCM, import new computer record, specifying computer association.Place Source PC in USMT Capture collection in SCCMManually PXE boot new PC for OSDWhen Source PC finishes USMT Capture, place Destination PC in USMT Restore collection
I left out hours of crying in frustration as I try to try down any duplicate records a machine may have, as my organization is *VERY* big on redeploying hardware. Normally I have to track down any old computer accounts in AD and delete them,
then go to SCCM and search many times for any old SCCM records. This can take a LONG time.
How are you guys simplifying this process? I've thought of skipping the first step, and only creating the computer association after the new PC is imaged. I would handle the OSD process by creating a W7 Laptop and Desktop OSD optional
advertisement and suppressing all notifications for it. Implementing this method
to prompt in task sequence for computer name, and hoping SCCM is smart enough to focus only on the current record, ignoring any previous deployments this PC may have had.
So, what do you think? Is this dumb? Is there an easier way to do this? Why do I ask so many questions?
May 17th, 2012 8:54am


