Creating Task Sequences

A task sequence binds operating system source files with the steps necessary to install them. A task sequence is associated with the following:

  • Operating system. Choose an operating system image to use for the build.

  • Unattended setup answer file (Unattend.xml). Create an answer file that describes how to install and configure the operating system on the destination computer. For example, the answer file can contain a product key, organization name, and information necessary to join the computer to a domain. Generally, allow MDT 2008 to control the settings in Unattend.xml and use the MDT 2008 database to configure destination computers.

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This chapter assumes that you are configuring task sequences and deployment points ...

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