Tagged: MDT Windows 10

How do I use MDT with PowerShell scripts?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You want to enhance or customize MDT deployments by running PowerShell scripts—either to set variables, configure Windows, collect logs, or perform...

How do I configure MDT to deploy BitLocker?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You want to automatically enable and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption during deployment so that systems are secured by default as part...

How do I update the Deployment Share properly in MDT?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You’ve made changes in MDT—such as importing drivers, applications, or Task Sequences—and need to regenerate the deployment boot images to reflect...

How do I capture a custom Windows image using MDT?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You want to create a custom reference image (e.g., Windows 10/11 with apps, updates, and settings), then capture it as a...

How do I use MDT with WDS (Windows Deployment Services)?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and Windows Deployment Services (WDS)Last updated: May 2025 Problem You want to deploy operating systems over the network using PXE boot, allowing machines to boot into MDT...

How do I enable debug mode in MDT?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You want to run MDT deployments in debug mode to troubleshoot issues, monitor variables, or pause at key stages for analysis....

Where are MDT log files stored?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You need to review MDT logs to diagnose deployment issues but are unsure where to find them at each stage of...

How do I troubleshoot MDT deployment errors?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem A deployment fails or behaves unexpectedly, and you need to identify the root cause to fix it. Solution MDT logs detailed...

How do I test a deployment without wiping a machine in MDT?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem You want to test Task Sequences, custom scripts, drivers, or UI configurations in MDT without formatting the hard drive or installing...

How do I assign static IP addresses with MDT?

Applies to: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 8456 and laterLast updated: May 2025 Problem By default, MDT-configured deployments use DHCP to assign network settings. You want to assign static IP addresses to target machines automatically...