Step 4-5: Start the Reference Computer with the Task Sequence Bootable Media

Start the reference computer (WDG-REF-01) with the task sequence bootable media disk created earlier in the process. This CD starts Windows PE on the reference computer and initiates the MDT process. At the end of the MDT process, Windows 7 is deployed on the reference computer, and an image of the reference computer is saved to \WDG-MDT-01\Capture$\WDG-REF-01.wim.

Note You can also initiate the MDT process by starting the target computer from Windows Deployment Services.

To start the reference computer with the task sequence bootable media disk

1. Start WDG-REF-01 with the task sequence bootable media disk created earlier in the process.

Windows PE starts, and then the Task Sequence Wizard starts.

2. Complete the Task Sequence Wizard using the information in Table 27. Accept the default values unless otherwise specified.

Table 27. Information for Completing the Task Sequence Wizard

On this wizard page	Do this
Welcome to the Task Sequence Wizard	In Password, type P@ssw0rd, and then click Next.
Select a Task Sequence	In the list box, select Windows 7 Reference Deployment, and then click Next.

If any problems occur during the deployment, consult the MDT document, Troubleshooting Reference. When completed, a captured image of the reference computer should exist in \\WDG-MDT-01\Capture$\WDG-REF-01.wim.