Windows10BaseImageCreation < CF

CF Web>Windows>ImageDeployment>Windows10BaseImage>Windows10BaseImageCreation (2022-02-15, MikeGore) (raw view)

-- %USERSIG{MikeGore - 2021-10-03}%
%TOC%

---+ Windows 10 Base Image Creation

---++ References
   * https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/WindowsActivation
      * How to Download And Activate Windows
   * Lenovo Laptop Specific Configuration and Install Notes
      * LenovoLaptopSpecific -  BIOS settings, USB key booting, Lenovo Support Drivers and update tools

---++ Requirements
   * We assume you have enabled Secure Boot in the system BIOS and that USB booting is enabled

---++ Where to Get Windows 10
   * Windows 10 Download links
      * ISO https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10ISO
         * Note: You can make a Windows USB key from an ISO image in Windows using rufus - see https://rufus.ie/downloads/
      * USB Windows Media Creation tool https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10
         * *Create Windows 10 installation media* -> *Download Tool Now*
            * Run Media Creation Tool that downloads for example *MediaCreationTool21H1.exe*
            * You will see:
               * Getting a few things Ready
               * Accept License
               * Select *Create installation Media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC* -> Next
               * *Uncheck* "Use the recommended settings for this PC" *if you plan to make a generic Windows 10 USB installer* -> Next
               * Pick *USB flash drive* - alternatively you can also save an ISO at this stage

---++ Windows ISO or USB image modification notes:
   * Copy [[%ATTACHURL%/ei.cfg][ei.cfg]] to the USB key *\sources* directory
      * This adds the ability to chose specific editions of Windows 10 on systems with existing BIOS keys enrolled 
         * For example many of our Lenovo Laptops have HOME edition BIOS keys installed
      * *Note:* we use *Windows 10 Education* edition when installing systems

---++ Install Windows 10
   * Attach computer to a DHCP network such as Vlan 420
   * Check BIOS settings - see above
   * Boot Windows 10 USB Key (Boot BIOS menu at startup : F12 for most systems, alternatively F8, Lenovo Laptops Press Enter at prompt then F12) 
   * Pick Install -> Custom Setup -> Delete all Partitions using mouse -> Pick New partition (it will create 3) and continue
      * It will copy the installer files and start the installation
   * During the setup it will as for Windows version -> Pick Windows 10 Education
   * When setting up a user pick cscf-adm for staff members or cscf-op in you are helpdesk or coop
     * For privacy questions limit all options to basic or no

---++ Windows 10 Updates
   * In the Search bar enter *Check* and Check for updates should appear as you type - select that
      * When the Updater opens pick Search for updates - >update everything including optional updates
      * The system may have to reboot a few times

---++ Install vendor specific drivers if you wish to customize this image for specific hardware
   * Lenovo Laptops -> http://support.lenovo.com -> PC and Laptops -> Scan to detect -> Download and Install Tool -> Repeat and install drivers
      * You will see a Lenovo Update to in the Program FIles -> Run Lenovo Updates _> reboot if need and try again untill all updates are applied
 
---++ Update Windows settings
   * Change power profile to never suspend when plugged in while working on image

---++ Add CSCF windows salt client install batch file and README.txt in C:\ but do not run it
   * https://vault.cs.uwaterloo.ca/s/F7M97Yr69xE8zTx/download
   *  [[%ATTACHURL%/README.txt][README.txt]]
   * [[%ATTACHURL%/ei.cfg][ei.cfg]]: updated Windows ei.cfg file permits choosing Windows 10 version when installing

Attachments

Topic attachments
I	Attachment	History	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
cfg	ei.cfg	r1	manage	0.1 K	2021-10-03 - 15:50	MikeGore	updated Windows ei.cfg file permits choosing Windows 10 version when installing

Topic revision: r2 - 2022-02-15 - MikeGore

Information in this area is meant for use by CSCF staff and is not official documentation, but anybody who is interested is welcome to use it if they find it useful.

Other Webs

My links
- People
- CERAS
- WatForm
- Tetherless lab
- Ubuntu Main.HowTo
- eDocs
- RGG NE notes
- RGG
- CS infrastructure
- Grad images

Edit