MDT uses this property to set the location of the sources\sxs folder in a network shared folder that contains the operating system source files. This property is used when:

·     MDT is running a custom task sequence or deploying a custom image

·     MDT is installing roles or features in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

·     The computer does not have access to the Internet

When the situation described in the bulleted list above occurs, MDT may be unable to find the operating system source files locally, and the installation will attempt to download the files from the Internet. Because the computer does not have Internet access, the process will fail. Setting this property to the appropriate value helps prevent this problem from occurring.

 

Property configured by			Property applies to
BootStrap.ini			LTI	˜
CustomSettings.ini	˜
MDT DB			ZTI	˜

 

Value	Description
folder_unc	A UNC path to the Sources\sxs folder for the operating system being deployed. Note   The UNC path must include the Sources\sxs folder.

 

Example
[Settings] Priority=Default   [Default] WindowsSource=%DeployRoot%\Operating Systems\Windows 8\Sources\sxs

 

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Property Definition