Imaging with WDS

[mbrown]

Hello all, 

I have a question about integrating SD with WDS.  I am following the instructions in this article and have a question about the procedure on page 20.

https://www.smartdeploy.com/wp-content/uploads/SmartDeploy_WDS.pdf

I have the WDS built and the image imported. I am a little shaky on how to boot the client machine so that it can get the image.  The directions to PXE boot are a little vague.  Hoping you guys can point me in the right direction.  I want to PXE boot the client so that it can get the image from the WDS server.

Thanks,
Michael

[SmartDeploySupport]

Hi Michael,

On the target machine you will want to deploy to, you will want to perform a network boot from the network card. You should be able to see a network card or network boot option in the BIOS of the machine. Usually, it's F12 to PXE boot upon boot. What manufacture and model is the machine? I could probably find the correct key to PXE boot. 

Thanks,

Devon

SmartDeploy Support

[Aaron@Shared]

Also, make sure your computer's BIOS is configured for network boot. Our Dells are coming to us with PXE boot turned off. You will also see option for Secure Boot. We are leaving this on and have no issues with SD PXE imaging.

[mbrown]

Thank you both.  I have been able to successfully PXE boot the Dell Optiplex 5070 to the Smart Deploy Wizard.  I am having trouble mapping a drive, however.  I"ll start a new topic for that.  Thanks for your quick responses!