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Add it and try it, it will not kill you

In order : - Add WDS Role on Windows Server (but don't configure it) - Add WSUS Role on Windows Server, if you would like to use Software Updates (also don't configure it) - Install SQL Server (and Reporting Services if needed) with the right Collation (SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS) - Install SCCM2012 SP1 and configure all needed Roles - Install MDT and integrate it And Have Fun!

Have you installed MDT on SCCM server too? Is needed...

A good beginning on this forum: http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5131-using-sccm-2012-rc-in-a-lab-part-16-integrating-mdt-2012-rc1-with-configuration-manager-2012/

If you install SCCM2012 on the same server as MDT/WDS and activate PXE on it, it will replace your PXE boot sequence and break MDT sequence... I suggest you to install SCCM2012 on a separate server and play with PXE Response/Collections/IP helpers/etc. to keep both PXE servers working.

Can it be useful for you? http://scriptimus.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/mdt-2010-user-state-migration/

Let's continue then... Can you try with the following XML file : <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="specialize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0813:00000813</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>nl-BE</UILanguage> <UserLocale>nl-BE</UserLocale> </component> </settings> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0813:00000813</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>nl-BE</UILanguage> <UserLocale>nl-BE</UserLocale> </component> </settings> </unattend> Important steps : Package: Did you create a package (without a program) contening your XML file? Package: After modifying the XML file, did you update your Distribution Points? Task Sequence: Did you typing the right name in the "Apply Operating System Image" Task? Check "Use an unattended..." Choose a package -> "Browse" Type <FileName>.xml

In meantime, I have found an HowTo: http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1660-customising-windows-7-deployments-part-1/ Hope it will be more helpful than a long discussion

To be sure and able to suggest you a solution, I need more informations. You try to deploy Windows 7 x64. Your image is multilanguage (MUI) or not?

Here is it : <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.micro...nfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0813:00000813</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>nl-BE</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>nl-NL</UILanguage> <UILanguageFallback>nl-BE</UILanguageFallback> <UserLocale>nl-BE</UserLocale> </component> </settings> <settings pass="specialize"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.micro...nfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0813:00000813</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>nl-BE</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>nl-NL</UILanguage> <UILanguageFallback>nl-BE</UILanguageFallback> <UserLocale>nl-BE</UserLocale> </component> </settings> </unattend>

I've got it. You have associated a x86 XML to deploy a x64 image! Replace all occurences processorArchitecture="x86" to processorArchitecture="amd64"

I think so. A new SQL Server or a new instance on an existing SQL Server...

Maybe not the best advice but in your place I would add a new named instance to your SQL Server with the right Collation configured...

Your SCCM DB is hosted on a named instance on the SQL Server?

Slipstreaming these updates, in your WIM image, is it a solution for you? If so, have a look at Offline Servicing (Scheduled Updates). http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4683-using-sccm-2012-rc-in-a-lab-part-12-updating-an-operating-system-image-using-offline-servicing/

You can follow this wizard: http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/575-what-is-windows-sim-and-how-can-i-use-it/ After that just : - Select "Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" in "Windows Image" panel - Right-Click on it -> Add to Specialize Pass - In "Answer File" panel, configure your settings

OK, can you now try adding your Local layout also to the Specialize Pass in WSIM ?

Try this (assuming that you have an english Operating System without MUI Packs) : <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <settings pass="oobeSystem"> <component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.micro...nfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> <InputLocale>0813:00000813</InputLocale> <SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale> <UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage> <UILanguageFallback>en-US</UILanguageFallback> <UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale> </component> </settings> </unattend>

Is your SCCM Site information published in Active Directory?

Hope it will help you : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg682077.aspx#BKMK_SupConfigSiteRoleReqs

Hope it will help you : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh508762.aspx

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Congratz!

You can raise time for "Reboot in x-minutes" in Client Settings -> [Your Default Client Policy] -> Computer Restart

Have you redeploy Boot Image to DP after checking the option "Deploy this Boot-Image from the PXE Service Point"? File "Boot.xxx00001.wim" exists on DP at this location: <Drive>:\RemoteInstall\SMSImages ?