Use CreateMedia.exe binary to create media from the command-line or through a script that was implemented by System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Operating System Deployment.
Requirements
- Install the administrator console on the computer used to
create media from the command-line or a script.
- Run CreateMedia.exe with required parameters from the
folder: %SMS_ADMIN_UI_PATH%
- All content referenced by the selected type of media needs to
be on one of the distribution points identified on the
command-line. Examples are: boot image package, operating system
image package, software packages, drivers or applications
referenced by the task sequence, or a pre-execution package used
during media execution.
Additional information necessary to create media
- A valid PKI certificate (if specified on the command-line).
When a PKI certificate is not specified, a self-signed certificate
will be used with default expiration date in one year from current
day-time unless the dates are specified as additional
parameters.
- Task Sequence package IDs, boot image, operating system image,
pre-execution package required to create stand-alone media.
- You should know package ID of the Task Sequence you will be
using in stand-alone media creation, of the boot image, the
operating system image, or the pre-execution package.
- Names of task sequence variables used to specify the Management
Point on command-line.
- For dynamic media:
“SMSTSLocationMPs= http://server1.contoso.net*http://server2.contoso.net“
Note: * is a separator symbol.
- For static based media:
“SMSTSMP= http://server.contoso.net”
Note: It is important to correctly specify whether the prefix is http:// or https://
- For dynamic media:
- Running the CreateMedia.exe program returns to the
command prompt immediately. View the CreateTsMedia.log file
to monitor progress.
- Command-line switches are not case sensitive.
Parameters for boot media
| Parameter | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
|
/K: (or /k: ) |
Boot |
Label used to specify the boot media type |
|
/P: (or /p: ) |
<FQDN of ConfigMgr Provider> |
example: “server.contoso.net” |
|
/S: (or /s: ) |
<ConfigMgr site code> |
example: “MCM” |
|
/C: |
Credentials |
optional, example: "Username=Administrator,Domain=MyDomain,Password=password" |
|
/D: (or /d: ) |
<FQDN of one or more distribution points > |
list of distribution point FQDN names separated by a semicolon, example: “server1.contoso.net; server2.contoso.net” |
|
/L: (or /l: ) |
<Media Text Label> |
optional, example: “Configuration Manager” |
|
/E: (or /e: ) |
<Pre-exec Package ID> |
optional, example: “MCM00009” |
|
/G: (or /g: ) |
<Pre-exec command-line> |
optional, example: “notepad license.txt” |
|
/Y: (or /y: ) |
<Password> |
optional, example: “Password1” |
|
/R: (or /r: ) |
<Certificate file path> |
Optional, example: “c:\cert\certificate.file” |
|
/W: (or /w: ) |
<Certificate file password> |
example: “Password2” |
|
/U: (or /u: ) |
<Unknown machine support> |
true or false |
|
/J: (or /j:) |
<Internet client> |
true or false |
|
/Z: (or /z: ) |
<User interaction> |
true or false |
|
/1: |
<[SS certificate start time] HIGH;LOW > |
Long integer; long integer |
|
/2: |
<[SS certificate expire time] HIGH;LOW > |
Long integer; long integer |
|
/5: |
<UDA setting> |
Integer as a string, example: 0 |
|
/X: (or /x: ) |
<TS variable> |
task sequence variable, in the form name=value i.e. SMSTSMP= server.contoso.net |
|
/B: (or /b: ) |
<Boot Image ID> |
i.e. “MCM00002” |
|
/T: (or /t: ) |
<Media Type> |
One of: “CD”, “UFD”, “UDF+FORMAT” |
|
/F: (or /f: ) |
<Destination of media file> |
Path for media ISO file |
Parameters for capture media
| Parameter | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
|
/K: (or /k: ) |
capture |
Label used to specify the capture media type |
|
/P: (or /p: ) |
<FQDN of ConfigMgr Provider> |
example: “server.contoso.net” |
|
/S: (or /s: ) |
<ConfigMgr site code> |
example: “MCM” |
|
/C: |
Credentials |
optional, example: "Username=Administrator,Domain=MyDomain,Password=password" |
|
/D: (or /d: ) |
<FQDN of one or more distribution points> |
list of distribution point FQDN names separated by a semicolon, example: “server1.contoso.net; server2.contoso.net” |
|
/L: (or /l: ) |
<Media Text Label> |
optional, example: “Configuration Manager” |
|
/B: (or /b: ) |
<Boot Image ID> |
i.e. “MCM00002” |
|
/T: (or /t: ) |
<Media Type> |
One of: “CD”, “UFD”, “UDF+FORMAT” |
|
/F: (or /f: ) |
<Destination of media file> |
Path for boot ISO file |
Parameters for stand-alone media
| Parameter | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
|
/K: (or /k: ) |
full |
Label used to specify the full media type |
|
/P: (or /p: ) |
<FQDN of ConfigMgr Provider> |
example: “server.contoso.net” |
|
/S: (or /s: ) |
<ConfigMgr site code> |
example: “MCM” |
|
/C: |
Credentials |
optional, example: "Username=Administrator,Domain=MyDomain,Password=password" |
|
/D: (or /d: ) |
<FQDN of one or more distribution points> |
list of distribution point FQDN names separated by a semicolon, example: “server1.contoso.net; server2.contoso.net” |
|
/L: (or /l: ) |
<Media Text Label> |
optional, example: “Configuration Manager” |
|
/E: (or /e: ) |
<Pre-exec Package ID> |
optional, example: “MCM00009” |
|
/G: (or /g: ) |
<Pre-exec command-line> |
optional, example: “cmd.exe” |
|
/Y: (or /y: ) |
<Password> |
optional, example: “Password1” |
|
/A: (or /a: ) |
<ID of task sequence> |
i.e. “MCM00007” |
|
/T: (or /t: ) |
<Media Type> |
One of: “CD”, “UFD”, “UDF+FORMAT” |
|
/Z: (or /z: ) |
<User interaction> |
true or false |
|
/X: (or /x: ) |
<TS variable> |
task sequence variable, in the form name=value i.e. var1=test |
|
/T: (or /t: ) |
<Media Type> |
One of: “CD”, “UFD”, “UDF+FORMAT” |
|
/M: (or /m: ) |
<Media size> |
Size of selected media, units ? |
|
/F: (or /f: ) |
<Destination of media file> |
Path for media ISO file |
Parameters for pre-staged media
| Parameter | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
|
/K: (or /k: ) |
prestaged |
Label used to specify the prestaged media type |
|
/P: (or /p: ) |
< FQDN of ConfigMgr Provider > |
example: “server.contoso.net” |
|
/S: (or /s: ) |
<ConfigMgr site code> |
example: “MCM” |
|
/C: |
optional, example: L"Username=Administrator,Domain=MyDomain,Password=password" |
|
|
/D: (or /d: ) |
<One or more distribution point FQDN names> |
list of distribution point FQDN names separated by a semicolon, example: “server1.contoso.net; server2.contoso.net” |
|
/L: (or /l: ) |
<CREATED BY text> |
optional example: “Bob” |
|
/3: |
<Version text> |
optional i.e. 1.10.1.10 |
|
/4: |
<Description text> |
optional i.e. “OEM scenario image” |
|
/L: (or /l: ) |
<Media Text Label> |
optional, example: “Configuration Manager” |
|
/E: (or /e: ) |
<Pre-exec Package ID> |
optional, example: “MCM00009” |
|
/G: (or /g: ) |
<Pre-exec command-line> |
optional, example: “cmd.exe” |
|
/Y: (or /y: ) |
<Password> |
optional, example: “Password1” |
|
/R: (or /r: ) |
<Certificate file path> |
Optional, example: “c:\cert\certificate.file” |
|
/W: (or /w: ) |
<Certificate file password> |
example: “Password2” |
|
/U: (or /u: ) |
<Unknown machine support> |
true or false |
|
/J: |
<Internet client> |
true or false |
|
/Z: (or /z: ) |
<User interaction> |
true or false |
|
/1: |
<[SS certificate start time] HIGH;LOW > |
Long integer; long integer |
|
/2: |
<[SS certificate expire time] HIGH;LOW > |
Long integer; long integer |
|
/5: |
<UDA setting> |
Integer as a string, example: 0 |
|
/X: (or /x: ) |
<TS variable> |
task sequence variable, in the form name=value i.e. SMSTSMP=server.contoso.net |
|
/B: (or /b: ) |
<Boot Image ID> |
i.e. “MCM00002” |
|
/O: (or /o: ) |
<Operating system image ID> |
i.e. “MCM00006” |
|
/I: (or /i: ) |
<Operating system image index number> |
i.e. “1” |
|
/T: (or /t: ) |
<Media Type> |
“HD” |
|
/F: (or /f: ) |
<destination of media file> |
Path for prestaged media file |