Chapter 1: Windows 10 Installation

Windows Configuration Designer command-line interface (CLI) Switches command and some of the switches that you can use to configure the images.

/CustomizationXML This command identifies the location of the Windows provisioning XML file. This file holds the information for customization assets and settings. /PackagePath Identifies the location and the built provisioning package name where the package will be saved. /StoreFile This command allows IT administrators to use their own settings store instead of the default store used by Windows Configuration Designer. If an IT administrator does not determine their own store, then a default store that's common to all Windows editions will be loaded by Windows Configuration Designer. /Variables Identifies a macro pair that is separated by semicolon <name> and <value>. Encrypted Indicates if the provisioning package should be created with encryption or not. Windows Configuration Designer will then automatically generate a decryption password that is included with the output. Overwrite Indicates whether or not to overwrite the existing provisioning package. /? This command is used to access the Windows Configuration Designer help. The help lists the switches and their descriptions for the Windows Configuration Designer command-line tool.

command options that you can use to customize the Sysprep.exe operation.

/audit Configures the computer to restart into audit mode, which allows you to add drivers and applications to Windows or test the installation prior to deployment /generalize Removes any unique system information from the image, including the SID and log information /oobe Specifies that the Windows Welcome screen should be displayed when the computer reboots /quiet Runs the installation with no user interaction /quit Specifies that the System Preparation Tool should quit after the specified operations have been completed /reboot Restarts the target computer after the System Preparation Tool completes /shutdown Specifies that the computer should shut down after the specified operations have been completed /unattend Indicates the name and location of the answer file to use

bcdedit commands for dual-booting

/createstore Creates a new empty Boot Configuration Data store /default Allows you to specify which operating system will start when the time-out expires /deletevalue Allows you to delete a specified element from a boot entry /displayorder Shows the display order that the boot manager uses when showing the display order to the user /export Allows you to export the contents of the system store into a file /import Restores the system store by using the data file previously generated by using the /export option /set Allows you to set an entry option value /store Specifies the store to be used /timeout Specifies the amount of time used before the system boots into the default operating system

WDSUTIL command-line options

/initialize-server Initializes the configuration of the WDS server /uninitialized-server Undoes any changes made during the initialization of the WDS server /add Adds images and devices to the WDS server /convert-ripimage Converts Remote Installation Preparation (RIPrep) images to WIM images /remove Removes images from the server /set Sets information in images, image groups, WDS servers, and WDS devices /get Gets information from images, image groups, WDS servers, and WDS devices /new Creates new capture images or discover images /copy-image Copies images from the image store /export-image Exports to WIM files images contained within the image store /start Starts WDS services /stop Stops WDS services /disable Disables WDS services /enable Enables WDS services /approve-autoadddevices Approves Auto-Add devices /reject-autoadddevices Rejects Auto-Add devices /delete-autoadddevices Deletes records from the Auto-Add database /update Uses a known-good resource to update a server resource

Sysprep switches

/pnp Forces a mini-setup wizard to start at reboot so that all Plug and Play devices can be recognized /generalize This allows Sysprep to remove all system-specific data from the Sysprep image. If you're running the GUI version of Sysprep, this is a check-box option. /oobe Initiates the Windows Welcome screen at the next reboot /audit Initiates Sysprep in audit mode /nosidgen Sysprep does not generate a new SID on the computer restart. It forces a mini-setup on restart. /reboot Stops and restarts the computer system /quiet Runs without any confirmation dialog box messages being displayed /mini Tells Sysprep to run the mini-setup on the next reboot

measurements used for disk space and memory capacity:

1 MB (megabyte) = 1,024 KB (kilobytes) 1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,024 MB 1 TB (terabyte) = 1,024 GB 1 PB (petabyte) = 1,024 TB 1 EB (exabyte) = 1,024 PB

graphic card requirements

64 MB is required for a single monitor at a resolution of 1,310,720 pixels or less, which is equivalent to a 1280×1024 resolution. 128 MB is required for a single monitor at a resolution of 2,304,000 pixels or less, which is equivalent to a 1920×1200 resolution. 256 MB is required for a single monitor at a resolution larger than 2,304,000 pixels.

Advantages of WDS

Allows an IT department to remotely install Windows operating systems through the network. This advantage helps reduce the difficulty and IT manpower cost compared to a manual installation. Allows an IT department to deploy multiple images for mixed environments, including Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server Allows IT departments to use Windows setups including Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE), .wim files, and image-based setups WDS uses multicasting to allow for the transmitting and image data to communicate with each other. An IT department can create reference images using the Image Capture Wizard, which is an alternative to the ImageX tool. Allows an IT administrator to install a driver package to the server and configure the drivers to be deployed to client computers at the same time the image is installed Allows IT departments to standardize Windows 10 installations throughout a group or organization The physical media for Windows 10 does not need to be distributed to all computers that will be installed. End-user installation deployment can be controlled through the Group Policy utility. For example, you can configure what choices a user can access or that are automatically specified through the end-user Setup Wizard.

Windows 10 Requirements

CPU (processor) - 1 GHz or faster processor or system-on-a-chip (SoC) Memory (RAM) - 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit Hard disk - 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS Video adapter - DirectX 9 or later w/ WDDM 1.0 driver Optional Drive - DVD-R/W drive Network device - Compatible network interface card

Three Stages to Windows 10 installation

Collecting Information Installing Windows Setting Up Windows

Windows Configuration options to deploy and set up Windows 10 clients:

Configure and edit images by using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) utility. Create Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) images. Migrate user data and profiles using the User State Migration Tool (USMT). Windows Configuration Designer (Windows Configuration Designer)

Windows 10 installation utilities and resources relating to automated deployment locations:

DISM.exe Included with Windows 10; installed to %WINDIR%\system32\DISM Sysprep.exe Included with Windows 10; installed to %WINDIR%\system32\sysprepImage Capture Wizard.exe Installed with the WAIK; installed to C:\ProgramFiles\ Windows AIK\Tools\x86\Image Capture Wizard.exe Windows System Image Manager Installed with WAIK; installed to C:\ProgramFiles\Windows AIK\Tools\Image Manager\ImgMgr.exe

Windows 10 PRO

Features List: Microsoft Passport / Windows Hello Domain Join Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer (EMIE) View Available Networks (VAN) (by default has the ability, when you use a wireless network adapter, to choose the wireless network that you want to connect to by using the wireless network adapter properties.) Mobility Center BitLocker, which protects data on removable devices Device Encryption Encrypting File System, which protects data

Advantages of the System Preparation Tool

For large numbers of computers with similar hardware, it greatly reduces deployment time by copying the operating system, applications, and Desktop settings from a reference computer to an image, which can then be deployed to multiple computers. Using disk imaging facilitates the standardization of Desktops, administrative policies, and restrictions throughout an organization. Reference images can be copied across a network connection or through DVDs that are physically distributed to client computers.

Failure to Access TCP/IP Network Resources:

If you install Windows 10 with typical settings, the computer is configured as a DHCP client. If there is no DHCP server to provide IP configuration information, the client will still generate an autoconfigured IP address but be unable to access network resources through TCP/IP if the other network clients are using DHCP addresses.

Installing Nonsupported Hard Drives:

If your computer is using a hard disk that does not have a driver included on the Windows 10 media, you will receive an error message stating that the hard drive cannot be found. You should verify that the hard drive is properly connected and functional. You will need to obtain a disk driver for Windows 10 from the manufacturer and then specify the driver location by selecting the Load Driver option during partition selection.

Hardware That Is Not Configured Properly:

If your hardware is Plug and Play (PnP)-compatible, Windows 10 should configure it automatically. If your hardware is not Plug and Play compatible, you will need to manually configure the hardware per the manufacturer's instructions.

Hardware That Is Not on the HCL:

If your hardware is not listed on the hardware compatibility list (HCL), Windows 10 may not recognize the hardware or the device may not work properly.

Disadvantages of the System Preparation Tool

Image Capture Wizard, third-party imaging software, or hardware disk-duplication devices must be used for an image-based setup. The version that is shipped with Windows 10 must be used. Will not detect any hardware that is not Plug and Play compliant.

Workgroup-based

It is a direct connection of computers w/ each other. It is mainly used in home networks

Domain-based

It is mainly used in corporate networks It is a network controlled by servers

Open command prompt window

Launch \Windows\system32\cmd.exe. Open the Run command by pressing the [Windows] key + R and then entering cmd. Type cmd.exe in the Search Programs And Files box and press Enter.

The options for automated deployment of Windows 10 are as follows:

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) Unattended installation, or unattended setup, which uses Setup.exe Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit for Windows 10 Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server, which requires Windows Server for deployment System Preparation Tool (Sysprep.exe), which is used to create images or clones

Windows 10 Enterprise

Microsoft Passport / Windows Hello Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer (EMIE) Group Policy Management Domain Join, which enables simple and secure server networking Device Encryption Encrypting File System, which protects data Location Aware Printing, which helps find the right printer when you are moving between the office and home Client Hyper-V Credential Guard Device Guard BitLocker, which protects data on removable devices DirectAccess, which links users to corporate resources from the road without a virtual private network (VPN) BranchCache, which makes it faster to open files and web pages from a branch office AppLocker, which restricts unauthorized software and also enables greater security hardware requirements

Windows 10 Home

Microsoft Passport / Windows Hello HomeGroup, which allows a user to easily share media, documents, and printers across multiple PCs in homes or offices without the need of a domain Device Encryption

partition size

Microsoft recommends that you allocate at least 16 GB of disk space for Windows 10. This allows room for the operating system files and for future growth in terms of upgrades and installation files that are placed with the operating system files.

installation tools and files that are used with unattended, automated installations of Windows 10

Setup.exe Unattended installation Program used to initiate the installation process Autounattend.xml Unattended installation Answer file used to customize installation queries Windows System Image Manager Unattended installation Program used to create answer files to be used for unattended installations DISM.exe DISM Command-line utility that works in conjunction with Sysprep to create and manage Windows 10 image files for deployment Sysprep.exe Sysprep System Preparation Tool, which prepares a source reference computer that will be used in conjunction with a distribution share or with disk duplication through Image Capture Wizard, third-party software, or hardware disk-duplication devices

You can view these logs to check for any problems during the installation process. Two log files are particularly useful for troubleshooting:

The action log includes all of the actions that were performed during the setup process and a fact_description_v2 of each action. These actions are listed in chronological order. The action log is stored as \Windows\setupact.log. The error log includes any errors that occurred during the installation. For each error, there is a fact_description_v2 and an indication of the severity of the error. This error log is stored as \Windows\setuperr.log.

Windows Configuration Designer

The tools included with this part of the Windows ADK will allow an administrator to easily deploy and configure Windows operating systems and images. View and configure all of the settings and policies for a Windows 10 image or provisioning package. Create Windows provisioning answer files. Allow an answer file to add third-party drivers, apps, or other assets. Create variants and specify the settings that apply to each variant. Build and flash a Windows image. Build a provisioning package.

Requires you to install a clean update

There is no operating system currently installed. You have an operating system installed that does not support an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 (such as DOS, Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Pro, Windows Vista, or Windows XP). You want to start from scratch, without keeping any existing preferences. You want to be able to dual-boot between Windows 10 and your previous operating system.

Disadvantages of WDS

WDS can be used only if your network is running Windows Server 2008 and above with Active Directory installed. The clients that use WDS must be PXE-capable.

Windows Assessment Toolkit

When new Windows operating systems are installed, applications that ran on the previous version of Windows may not work properly. The Windows Assessment Toolkit allows an administrator to help solve these issues before they occur.

Windows ADK can be installed and configured on the following operating systems:

Windows 10 Windows 7 with SP1 Windows 8 / 8.1 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2

Some Windows 10 versions

Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5: Designed for organizations that like to work with Microsoft 365. Allows to activate the Windows 10 subscription on up to five (5) devices Windows 10 Enterprise: Designed for midsize and large organizations. Provides BranchCache to speed up the opening of files and web pages from a branch office Windows 10 Home: Provides improved Taskbar and Jump Lists. Provides live thumbnail previews and an enhanced visual experience Windows 10 Pro: Designed for small-business owners. Provides Action Center to make it easier to resolve many IT issues

Insufficient Disk Space

Windows 10 needs at least 16 GB for the 32-bit OS and 20 GB for the 64-bit OS to execute properly. If the Setup program cannot verify that this is available, the program will not let you continue.

Hardware with No Driver Support:

Windows 10 will not recognize hardware without driver support.

ADK (Assessment and Deployment Kit) allows you to manage deployments by using some additional tools:

Windows Configuration Designer Windows Assessment Toolkit Windows Performance Toolkit

Incorrect Product Key:

Without a valid product key, the installation will not go past the Product Key screen. Make sure you have not typed in an incorrect key (check your Windows 10 installation folder or your computer case for this key).

VAN

You are an IT administrator for a large computer-training company that uses laptops for all its employees. You have to connect to the wireless network. Which Windows 10 built-in feature will you use to accomplish this? VAN Microsoft Edge Hyper-V Secure Boot

Requirements to upgrade to Windows 10:

You are running Windows 7 or 8 You want to keep your existing applications & preferences You want to preserve any local users and groups you've created. An upgrade allows you to retain your existing operating system's applications, settings, and files. Before upgrading, be sure to stop any antivirus scanners, network services, or other client software.

Run Bcdedit.exe and the /boot Create a Boot.ini file in the root of the Windows 10 partition Create a Boot.ini file in the root of the Windows 7 partition. Run Bcdedit.exe and the /default parameter

You are the administrator in charge of a computer that runs both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Windows 10 is installed on a different partition from Windows 7. You have to make sure that the computer always starts Windows 7 by default. What action should you perform?

WDS MMC Snap-in You enable WDS servers to respond to client requests through the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-in. In the PXE Properties dialog box, enable the option Respond To Client Computers.

You are using WDS to install 20 Windows 10 computer. When the client's attempt to use WDS, they are not able to complete the unattended installation. You suspect that the WDS server has not been configured to respond to client requests. Which one of the following utilities will you use to configure the WDS server to respond to client requests? Active Directory Users and Groups Active Directory Users and Computers WDSMAN WDS MMC Snap-in

Run DISM and specify the /get-drivers parameter /get-drivers allows you to see which drivers are installed on WIM

You have a Windows 10 Windows Image (.wim) that is mounted. You need to view the list of third-party drivers installed on the WIM. What should you do? Run Driverguery.exe and use the /si parameter Run DISM and specify the /get-drivers parameter From Windows Explorer, open the mount folder. From Device Manager view all hidden drivers.

Windows Hello

a biometrics' system integrated into Windows10 and it is a piece of the user's authentication experience.

Microsoft Edge Windows 10 also still comes with Internet Explorer 11 in the event that you need to run ActiveX controls or run backward-compatible web services or sites.

a new way to surf the Internet. allows users to start using man new features, including Web Note, Reading View, & Cortana.

Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT)

a utility that will locate computers on a network and then perform a thorough inventory of them. This inventory can then be used to determine which machines can have Windows 10 installed.

Secure Boot

ability for securely booting the operating system. Validates all drivers and operating system components before they are loaded against the signature datatbase.

disk partitioning

act of taking the physical hard drive and creating logial partitions.

Domain Join and Group Policy

administrators have the ability to join Windows 10 clients to either a corporate version of Active Directory or a cloud-based version of Azure Active Directory.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

allows administrators to set up Windows 10 policies that can integrate many corporate scenarios, including the ability to control users' access to the Windows Store and the ability to use the corporate VPN. Allows administrators to manage multiple users who have accounts set up on Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). Support is based on the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Device Management (DM) protocol 1.2.1 specification.

Microsoft Passport

allows users to use a two-factor authentication system that combines a PIN or biometrics with an encrypted key from a user's device to provide two-factor authentication.

Miracast

allows you to project your windows 10 laptop or mobile device to a projector or television. Allows you to connect to an external device through the use of your mobile wireless display (WiDi) adapter.

Answer files

are XML files that contain the settings that are typically supplied by the installer during the attended installations of Windows 10. Can also contain instructions for how programs and applications should be run.

Start Menu

brought back, combined both Windows 7 & 8. Gives you a menu that we were familiar w/ 7 and the Live Titles that users liked in w/8.

Hyper-V

built into the operating system. Microsoft's version of a Virtual Server. (except Home version)

Media Errors

caused by defective or damaged DVDs. To check the disc, put it into another computer and see if you can read it. Also check your disc for scratches or dirt—it may just need to be cleaned.

Not Enough Memory

computer must have 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit of _____________. If not, may cause the installation to fail or blue-screen errors to occur after installation.

system partition

contains files needed to boot operating system. contains the Master Boot Record (MBR) and boot sector of the active drive partition. It is often the first physical hard drive in the computer and normally contains the necessary files to boot the computer.

boot partition

contains the Windows 10 operating system files. By default, the Windows operating system files are located in a folder named Windows.

Installation Windows

files are copied to the hard disk and the installation is completed. This phase takes the longest because the files are installed.

Partitons

files will be stored in two locations: the system partition and the boot partition. The system partition and the boot partition can be the same partition.P

Collecting Information

gathers the information necessary to complete the installation. Your local time, location, keyboard, license agreement, installation type, and installation disk partition information.

Device Guard

helps guarantee that only trusted application will run on any of these devices. uses both hardware and software security features to lock down a device so it can run only trusted and approved applications. This also helps protect against hackers from running malicious software on these devices.

Enterprise Data Protection (EDP)

helps protect corporate data in a world that is increasingly becoming a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment. helps protect information by separating corporate applications and corporate data from being disclosed by personal devices and personal applications.

logical drive

how space is allocated to the drive's primary and logical partitions.

Windows Store for Buiness

included many applications that allow users to get better functionality and productivity out of their Windows 10 devices. Advantage: corporations can create their own applications and load them into the Microsoft Store for users to download (called sideloading).

To create a disk image:

install Windows 10 on the source computer with the configuration that you want to copy and use the System Preparation Tool to prepare the installation for imaging. The source computer's configuration should also include any applications that should be installed on target computers. When you run this utility on the source computer, it strips out information that is unique for each computer, such as the SID.

Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)

is a set of utilities and documentation that allows an administrator to configure and deploy Windows operating systems. allows an administrator to have the flexibility needed for mass deployments of Windows operating systems.

Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

is an updated version of Remote Installation Services (RIS). Is a suite of components that allows you to remotely install Windows 10 on client computers. _______ server installs Windows 10 on the client computers.

Disk imaging

is the process of taking a checkpoint of a computer and then using that checkpoints to create new computers, thus allowing for automated deployments. The reference, or source, computer has Windows 10 installed and is configured with the settings and applications that should be installed on the target computers. The image (checkpoints) is then created and can be transferred to other computers, thus installing the operating system, settings, and applications that were defined on the reference computer.

active partition

is the system partition that is used to start your computer. The C: drive is usually the active partition.

System Preparation Tool, or Sysprep (Sysprep.exe),

is used to prepare a computer for disk imaging, and the disk image can then be captured using Image Capture Wizard (imaging-management tool) or third-party imaging software. is a free utility good for only setting up a new machine can be found on Windows Server and Windows 10 operating systems in the \Windows\system32\sysprep directory.

Not Enough Processing Power

minimum ______________ power required is 1 GHz or faster processor or SoC. If insufficient may cause the installation to fail or blue-screen errors to occur after installation.

WDS Server

must be configured w/ PXE boot files, images to be deployed to the client computers, and the answer file. Client must be compatible w/ PXE

Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5

new cloud based subscription based versions of Windows 10 for organizations that like to work with Microsoft 365. released with version 1702 for customers w/ either Enterprise Agreements (EA) or Microsoft Products & Services Agreements (MPSA). the users can activate the Windows 10 subscription on up to five (5) devices. Users can then download the corporate version of Windows 10 onto their work systems, personal systems, and other devices.

Cortana Intergration

personal assistant that you can type in or ask a question and Cortana will seek out the best possible answer.

Unattended installations

rely on options configured in an answer file that is deployed with the Windows 10 image.

Advance Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

required in BIOS for Windows 10 to function properly. is an industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in desktop and mobile computers. Specifies how a computer's basic input/output system, operating system, and peripheral devices communicate with each other about power usage.

Setting Up Windows

set up a username, computer name, and password; enter the product key; configure the security settings; and review the date and time. Once this is finished, your installation will be complete.

Boot Configuration Data (BCD)

store contains boot information parameters that were previously found in boot.ini in older versions of Windows

BIOS Compatibility & Critical Drivers

system must have most current ex: hardware drive device driver

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

technology that is used to boot to the network when no operating system or network configuration has been installed and configured on a client computer.

Virtual Smart Cards

two-factor authentication - uses Trusted Platform Module (TPM) devices that allow for the same capabilities as physical smart cards w/ physical hardware.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

used to automate desktop and server deployment. provides an administrator with the following benefits: Administrative tools that allow for the deployment of desktops and servers through the use of a common console Quicker deployments and the capabilities of having standardized desktop and server images and security Zero-touch deployments of Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 requires: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server. The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10 are required for all deployment scenarios. (will not be about to use package fully until installed) System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 with the Windows ADK for Windows 10 is required for zero-touch installation (ZTI) and user-driven installation (UDI) scenarios. If you are using ZTI and/or UDI, you are allowed to add the MDT SQL database to any version of System Center Configuration Manager with SQL Technology; if you are using LTI, you must use a separately licensed SQL Server product to host your MDT SQL database.

bcdedit utility

used to edit the boot options in BSD store launched from command prompt

System Preparation Tool w/ /oobe option and answer file name Oobe.xml

used to fully automate when and how the Windows Welcome screen is displayed during the installation process.