# Start OSDCloud from an MDT or ConfigMgr Boot Image

You can use OSDCloud with an existing MDT or ConfigMgr Boot Image.

## Requirements

* Boot Image required ADK Optional Components
  * WinPE-WMI
  * WinPE-NetFX
  * WinPE-Scripting
  * WinPE-PowerShell
  * WinPE-StorageWMI
  * WinPE-DismCmdlets
* Internet connectivity
  * OSDCloud PowerShell Module
  * Microsoft Windows 11 ESD
  * OEM Driver Packs
* Device drivers installed in Boot Image

## Boot to MDT or ConfigMgr Boot Image

### MDT Boot Image

In this example, an MDT boot image is used, displaying the Welcome Wizard. You should be able to select "**Exit to Command Prompt**", or press <kbd>**F8**</kbd> to open a command prompt.

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### Start PowerShell

In the Command Prompt, enter start powershell to open PowerShell in a new window.

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### Bootstrap deploy.osdcloud.live

Run the following command in PowerShell to bootstrap OSDCloud

```
Invoke-RestMethod 'https://deploy.osdcloud.live' | Invoke-Expression
```

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### OSDCloud

Deploy-OSDCloud should start automatically

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