Selecting a Local MDT Server When Multiple Servers Exist

In this scenario, multiple MDT servers are being used to support a high volume of simultaneous deployments and deployments across multiple sites. When an LTI deployment is initialized, the default behavior is to request a path to the MDT server to connect to and access the required files to begin the deployment process.

The Windows Deployment Wizard can use the LocalServer.xml file to present a choice of known deployment servers for each location.

Use the LocationServer.xml file by:

· Understanding the purpose and use of LocationServer.xml as described in Understanding LocationServer.xml

· Creating the LocationServer.xml file as described in Creating the LocationServer.xml File

· Adding the LocationServer.xml file to the Extra Files directory as described in Adding the LocationServer.xml File to the Extra Files Directory

· Updating the BootStrap.ini file as described in Updating the BootStrap.ini File

· Updating the deployment share as described in Updating the Deployment Share

This scenario assumes that MDT is configured on a deployment server.