PDQ: Creating Boot Media for SmartDeploy Imaging

Name: PDQ: Creating Boot Media for SmartDeploy Imaging
Uploaded: 2026-08-08T06:37:44-04:00
Duration: 1 min 25 s
Description: Boot media is how SmartDeploy reaches machines that need to be imaged. Whether you're using USB, PXE, or another method, this video walks through creating and configuring your deployment media. Topics covered: • Navigating to Deployment Packs and laun...

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08/08/2026

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TL;DR

SmartDeploy offers four boot media types: USB, DVD, ISO, and WDS packages for PXE, plus Deployment Packages for console-initiated imaging workflows.
Creating deployment media requires selecting platform packs for all target devices and optionally integrating answer files to automate configuration steps during deployment.
Password protection can be enabled on deployment packages to restrict who has permission to perform full system deployments in the environment.

Summary

This tutorial demonstrates the process of creating boot media in SmartDeploy, which is essential for reaching machines that need to be imaged. The video walks through accessing the Deployment Packs pane in the SmartDeploy console and launching the Build Wizard. SmartDeploy supports four different boot media types: USB, DVD, ISO media (which can operate fully offline or connect to network resources), WDS packages for PXE booting, and Deployment Packages for console-initiated deployments. The demonstration focuses on creating a Deployment Package, showing how to select and add platform packs for target devices, integrate previously created answer files, and optionally set password protection to control who can perform full deployments. The process concludes with naming and finalizing the deployment package, preparing it for the actual imaging process covered in subsequent videos in the series.

Chapters

0:00 - Introduction
0:06 - Accessing Deployment Packs
0:17 - Boot Media Types
0:41 - Selecting Platform Packs
0:53 - Adding Answer Files
1:06 - Password Protection and Finalization

Key Quotes

0:21 "USB, DVD, ISO media that can be fully offline or connect to a network resource."
1:06 "This is optional, but if you want, you can set a password so that only people who have the password can do full deployments."

FAQ

What types of boot media can SmartDeploy create?

SmartDeploy can create four types of boot media: USB drives, DVD media, ISO files that can work offline or connect to network resources, and WDS packages for PXE booting. Additionally, you can create Deployment Packages for initiating deployments directly from the SmartDeploy console.

Why would I set a password on my deployment package?

Setting a password on your deployment package restricts who can perform full deployments, adding a security layer to ensure only authorized personnel can execute system imaging operations in your environment.

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» Cybersecurity » Endpoint Security
» Data Protection

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