A system administrator is preparing to deploy a customized Windows image across multiple corporate workstations using automated network deployment scripts. Which of the following actions are required to properly prepare the reference image and installation media for an unattended deployment? (Select TWO).
- Run the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool with the /generalize option to strip system-specific security identifiers (SIDs) prior to image capture.Answer
- Place the autounattend.xml answer file at the root directory of the installation media to bypass manual setup prompts automatically.Answer
- CExecute the sfc /f command from the Command Prompt during the pre-boot phase to reformat the primary partition to GPT.
- DConfigure the answer file script to perform a direct in-place upgrade from a 32-bit operating system architecture to a 64-bit operating system architecture.
Answer
Generalizing the reference image using Sysprep with the /generalize parameter and placing the autounattend.xml file at the root of the installation media are both required steps for automated Windows unattended deployment.
Running the Sysprep tool with the /generalize parameter removes system-specific configuration data and unique SIDs so the image can be duplicated onto multiple machines. Placing an autounattend.xml file in the root directory of the installation media instructs Windows Setup to read configuration settings automatically without prompting the user.
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Key Concept
Unattended OS Deployment and Image Generalization