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Asset Deployment (Imaging/Reimaging)

tip

For all deployments fill out the PVFA Deployment Checklist (printed copies are kept on the back bench)

See the Personnel Actions page for inventory categorizations

Once complete take a photo of the completed sheet or scan it and attach to the ticket.

Android​

Image & Reimage​

important

Before proceeding:

  • Ensure the device is on the latest Android OS and has been factory reset if not new
  • For multi-user devices, the user will need to request a secondary NetID. Once the secondary NetID has been created, submit a ticket to the UEM team with the device purpose so they can assign the required Intune P1 license.
  • Add or update the device status in the in the Cellular Device Enrollment Status SharePoint List

  1. Tap the screen five times during the initial setup process to launch the QR code enrollment reader Android QR Reader

  2. Scan this QR code
    Android QR Code

  3. Sign in to TAMU Visitor WiFi

  4. After connecting to the internet, the device will begin the enrollment process and display the setup screens Android Setup
    Android Work Apps

  5. Depending on network speed, required updates may take several minutes to complete Android Update

  6. Have the USER sign in with NetID and NetID password
    Android NetID Sign In

  7. The device will continue installing required updates and registering for compliance
    Android Additional Updates

  8. Select Install to continue installing require applications
    Android Work Apps

  9. Select Set up to proceed with enrollemnt, then Sign In to continue device registration Android Register Device

note

The NetID field should automatically populate. The user only needs to enter their NetID password

  1. The device will register wit the user's NetID
    Android Register NetID

  2. Complete any remaining updates and accept the Google Services Terms and Privacy Policy
    Android Term of Service

iOS​

Image & Reimage​

danger

You MUST delete the object in JAMF before starting the reimage process

macOS​

Image & Reimage​

danger

You MUST delete the object in JAMF before starting the reimage process

  1. From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose Shut Down
  2. For Apple Silicon Macs, press and hold the power button on the Mac and will boot up the recovery menu
  3. Click Options, then click Continue
    Apple Options
  4. Select Disk Utility and Continue
    Apple macOS Disk Utility
  5. On the side bar, select the Internal volume listed (may show as Macintosh HD) and select Erase
    Apple macOS Erase
  6. It will ask if you’re sure you want to erase this Mac, click Erase Mac and Restart
  7. Make sure the device is connected via Ethernet as it will need to activate
  8. Once it is activated, click Exit to Recovery
  9. Select Reinstall macOS and following the onscreen instructions to reinstall the OS
    Apple macOS Reinstall

Linux​

Image & Reimage​

  1. Insert the bootable USB and boot the system.

  2. Click Install Linux OS. Installer Welcome Screen:

  3. Choose the desired distribution (Ubuntu or Red Hat) Distribution Selection:

  4. Install the latest version available (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04 Workstation).
    Do not install server versions.

  5. Follow the installer prompts for partition sizes:

    • For disks ≤ 500GB: Use 100% root
    • For disks > 500GB: Use 10% root or 150GB, whichever is greater. Partition Size Selection:

  6. Enable Encryption (coordinate with a full-time staff member for this step). Encryption Setup:

  7. Generate and store a password in 1Password.

  8. Enter hostname in the format PVFA-serialnumber and note the IP address. Hostname and IP Configuration:

  9. Click Yes to begin the installation process. Installation in Progress:

Post-Installation Process​

After the computer reboots:

  • Enter the encryption key when prompted.
  • Wait until the screen displays:
    "Please submit a ticket to the Linux team to finish up the provisioning process."

Post-Installation Screen:

Create a Ticket in TDX:

  • Use the template "PVFA – Linux Request" (Service Request).
  • Set yourself as the requestor.
  • Include the following details:
    • Hostname: <hostname>
    • Type: <Laptop/Desktop>
    • OS: <Ubuntu or RHEL>
    • Faculty Owner: <NETID>
    • IP Address: <recorded IP>

Linux Deployment Process

Windows​

Image & Reimage​

important

Before proceeding:

  • Power down the PC (if already on).
  • Grab the imaging flash drive and plug it into the computer. If there is not an Ethernet cable attached to the computer already, plug a cable into the PC.
  1. Turn on the PC and immediately press F12 to open the boot menu.
  2. Select the USB device corresponding to the imaging flash drive and hit Enter.
    Windows Boot Image
  3. Click Next.
  4. When prompted to select a task sequence, choose: PVFA – Testing Win11 25H2 then click Next. Windows Task Sequence
  5. Allow for the task sequence to run to completion.
  6. Once finished, the PC will restart and display the Windows login screen.

Manual Installation​

Defails about manually configuring Windows and joining to AD/MECM.

Windows Activation (KMS)​

Use the following procedure to manually activate windows on an authorized Texas A&M system using the KMS activation server.

Important: The computer must be connected to the appropriate Texas A&M network or VPN and must be authorized to use the organization's volume licensing service. It is also not required for all Manual deployments, only if the computer is in an unactivated state.

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
  2. Enter the following command and press Enter:
slmgr.vbs /skms kms.tamu.edu

A Windows Script Host popup should appear confirming that the Key Management Service machine name was set successfully.
Click OK on the popup before continuing to the next command.

  1. Enter the following command and press Enter:
slmgr.vbs /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43

A Windows Script Host popup should appear confirming that the product key was installed successfully.
Click OK on the popup before continuing to the next command.

  1. Enter the following command and press Enter:
slmgr.vbs /ato

Windows will contact the configured KMS server and attempt to activate the operating system.
A Windows Script Host popup should appear with the activation result.
Click OK on the popup after the activation completes.

  1. After completing the commands:
  • Open Settings
  • Go to System > Activation
  • Verify that Windows reports that it is Active or Activated.

Domain Join​

  1. Go to \software.pvfa.tamu.edu\Installers\Windows\PVFA Manual Deployment and run the DomainJoin.ps1 powershell file located in the DOMAIN JOIN folder

MECM Install​

  1. Go to \software.pvfa.tamu.edu\Installers\Windows\PVFA Manual Deployment and run the command specified in the clientInstallCMD.txt file in the MECM AUTH folder

Add to MECM Collection​

  1. Run the SetWindowsCollection.cmd file located at our software.pvfa.tamu.edu\installers\windows folder
  2. Run all the Actions in the Configuration Manager application in the control panel
    Windows Configuration Manager Actions
  3. Verify the correct applications and settings are running for that collection