Configure an existing Install Applications task sequence step by modifying the configuration settings on the Properties tab of the task sequence step.

To configure an existing Install Applications task sequence step

1.   Click Start, and then point to All Programs. Point to Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, and then click Deployment Workbench.

2.   In the Deployment Workbench console tree, go to Deployment Workbench/Deployment Shares/deployment_share/Task Sequences (where deployment_share is the name of the deployment share to which the application will be added).

3.   In the details pane, click task_sequence (where task_sequence is the name of the task sequence to configure).

4.   In the Actions pane, click Properties.

The task_sequence Properties dialog box opens (where task_sequence is the name of the application to configure).

5.   In the task_sequence Properties dialog box (where task_sequence is the name of the application you want to configure), click the Task Sequence tab.

6.   In the hierarchy of the task sequence, go to State Restore/Install Applications.

7.   On the Properties tab, configure the settings listed in Table 45 based on the requirements of your organization, and then click OK.

Table 45. Configuration Settings on the Properties Tab of the Install Applications Task Sequence

Setting

Description

Name

Configures the name of the task sequence step displayed in the task sequence hierarchy.

Description

Configures the description text for the task sequence step.

Install multiple applications

Select to configure the task sequence step to install any applications that you:

·     Select in the Deployment Wizard

·     Specify in the Applications property in CustomSettings.ini or the MDT DB

·     Specify in the MandatoryApplications property in CustomSettings.ini or the MDT DB

Success codes

Configures the list of success codes for the application-installation software. Each success code is separated by a space. This text box is only enabled when you select the Install multiple applications option.

Install a single application

Configures the task sequence step to install only the application listed in the Application to install box.

Application to install

Configures the application to be installed when you select the Install a single application option. Select the application to install by clicking Browse. This text box is enabled only when you select Install a single application.

 

The updated task sequence appears in the details pane of the Deployment Workbench.

Related Topics

Customize Application Installation in Task Sequences