Local Setup
OSD 23.5.21.1+ Updated May 21, 2023
Prerequisites
Admin Rights
You are going to be mounting wim files, so yes, this is an absolute with no way around it
Open Internet
You are going to be downloading lots of stuff, so you need Internet access. There is no Proxy or Firewall configuration in OSDCloud yet, but it is planned
OSD PowerShell Module
This changes frequently until OSDCloud is working fully, so I recommend that you wash, rinse, and repeat this command frequently
PowerShell Capable
Finally, you need to be PowerShell capable, or at least be willing to learn how to use PowerShell. I do not offer individual training sessions
Machine Configuration
The first decision you need to make is whether or not you want Wireless to work in WinPE. If you do, then you must create your OSDCloud Template on Windows 10 as you will be using Windows 10's WinRE. Windows 11 WinRE isn't compatible with older systems, and virtual machines.
If your HOST Operating System is running Windows 11, you can use the Windows 11 ADK's winpe.wim, or you can create a Hyper-V Virtual Machine and install Windows 10 21H2 and use that
Install the Windows ADK
Once you have your OS sorted out, you will need to install the Microsoft Windows ADK. Download the proper ADK and make sure you install the Deployment Tools
After the ADK Deployment Tools install is complete, download and install the Windows PE add-on for the ADK
Microsoft DaRT Integration
If you have Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2015, you can install Microsoft DaRT 10. This will allow you to have DaRT Tools in your OSDCloud WinPE Media
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
If you don't have DaRT installed, skip this step
For DaRT 10 to work in WinPE you will also need a Dart Config file. The easiest way to get this is to install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
PowerShell
The final steps are to make sure that your Execution Policy is set properly, and to install the OSD PowerShell Module if you haven't already
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