Masterclass Description

We are excited to announce this Live Online Training designed to help IT professionals transition from a Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) integrated ConfigMgr environment to a native Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr/SCCM) setup for OS deployment. This training also covers migrating from standalone MDT environments to ConfigMgr OSD.

This training will walk you through every step of setting up ConfigMgr for OS deployment, replacing MDT, and automating processes for a more efficient deployment pipeline. You'll learn about best practices, new features, and enhancements in Windows ADK, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Graph to improve and future-proof your deployment strategies.

Hands-on Labs
Over 50 percent of the time you spend in this live training is dedicated to hands-on labs and exercises, all of which are based on actual real-life scenarios and realistic methods tested and verified to work in real-world production environments. 

Added Bonus
The best part of this LIVE Online Training is that you can access all the sample files and scripts used during training.  Upon completing the training, we will even provide you with a proven solution to build a complete lab environment.


This Live Online Training runs for four days and includes:

  • Daily live webinars (with plenty of time for Q&A)
  • A community of individuals with the same goals
  • Access to well-proven OSD scripts and task sequence library
  • The chance to ask Johan Arwidmark questions directly in a live training environment


This LIVE Online Training is for YOU if you want to:

  • Transition from MDT to a modern ConfigMgr-based OS deployment solution
  • Automate Windows 10 and Windows 11 deployments without MDT
  • Master Modern Driver Management and BIOS updates
  • Implement Windows Autopilot for device enrollment
  • Improve deployment efficiency and troubleshoot effectively

...and so much more!


Prerequisites
Windows deployment experience, Sysprep, imaging, and drivers. Basic understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCPIP and DNS. Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, and software distribution using ConfigMgr. Scripting experience (PowerShell) is helpful but not a requirement.

Masterclass Schedule

Date and Time for Live Webinars

Date and start time for the next Masterclasses:

  • June 10-13, 2025, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)


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Masterclass Outline

Module 1: Planning for Windows 11 Deployment

  • Planning for network infrastructure peer-to-peer solutions
  • Introduction to BranchCache, Peer Cache, Delivery Optimization, BITS and LEDBAT
  • OU Structure and Group Policy Strategy
  • Naming Conventions and Structure
  • Assessment, Readiness, and Endpoint Analytics
  • Deployment Scenarios (Bare Metal, Refresh, Replace, and In-Place Upgrades)
  • Deployment Methods (PXE, Boot Media, Standalone Media)
  • Automation Level (Wizard driven, fully automated, dynamic and hybrid)


Module 2: Replacing Commonly-Used MDT-Integrated Features for ConfigMgr OSD

  • Implementing User-Driven Installation (UDI) Wizard alternatives
  • SLSHARE (Copy Logs)
  • WinPE Background and Progress
  • Replacing Dynamic Deployment (Rules)
  • Establishing a Development Framework
  • 100+ Ready-Made Code Snippets/Functions
  • SQL Database Integration
  • Web Services Integration
  • DaRT Integration
  • MDT Monitoring


Module 3: Creating Reference Images in ConfigMgr

  • Creating the server structure
  • Add operating system files
  • Add Applications
  • Create ConfigMgr Build and Capture Task Sequences
  • Create Windows 10/11 reference images


Module 4: Working with Hardware and Device Drivers

  • General Driver Challenges
  • Hardware Support, UEFI configurations
  • Understanding Windows drivers
  • Modern Driver Management
  • Automating BIOS Updates and Configuration
  • Drivers Tips & Tricks


Module 5: ConfigMgr OS Deployment

  • Setup ConfigMgr for Software distribution
  • Create boot images
  • Add operating system images
  • Add ConfigMgr Applications
  • Add drivers for ConfigMgr
  • Create Task Sequences
  • Configure Settings, distribute content and deploy task sequences
  • Deploy Windows clients using PXE


Module 6: Migrating from MDT Lite Touch to ConfigMgr OSD

  • MDT vs, ConfigMgr OSD: Understanding capabilities and differences
  • Converting MDT task sequences into ConfigMgr-native deployments
  • Migrating MDT settings and applications to ConfigMgr OSD
  • Migrating custom scripts and drivers
  • Automating domain join, user profiles, and other settings


Module 7: Troubleshooting OS Deployment

  • Error codes and log files
  • Debugging ConfigMgr OSD
  • PXE in a lab environment
  • Advanced Task Sequence Troubleshooting


Module 8: Windows 11 In-place Upgrade

  • Upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11
  • Servicing existing Windows 11 installations
  • Creating the Windows 11 upgrade task sequence
  • Running the In-place upgrade process
  • Adding pre-flight actions for Windows 11 upgrade/servicing
  • Monitor and verify the In-place upgrade process


Module 9: Using USMT for Refresh and Replace

  • USMT versions and scenarios
  • User data and settings
  • System Requirements
  • Multi-User Migration Integration with ConfigMgr
  • Support for additional settings
  • Basic Custom XML-File
  • Troubleshooting


Module 10: Replacing Computers

  • Configure the State Migration Point
  • Create and run a Replace Task Sequence
  • Verify User State Migration


Module 11: Windows 11 Setup Engine - Internals

  • Working with Image Based Setup
  • Windows Configuration Passes
  • Understanding WSIM
  • Using Component based servicing
  • Troubleshooting Windows Device Drivers


Instructor

Johan Arwidmark

Johan Arwidmark is a consultant, author, speaker, and all-around geek specializing in Enterprise Windows Deployment Solutions and Systems Management. Johan speaks at several conferences each year, including MMS and Ignite around the world. He is also actively involved in the deploymentresearch.com community, and he has been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2005. Johan is known for his energetic and humorous style, tackling complex concepts using simple "Real World" scenarios and lots of live demos. His areas of expertise include Enterprise Windows Deployment Tools and Management Systems: Intune, MDT, WinPE, WDS, and ConfigMgr (SCCM).

Johan Arwidmark

Technical Fellow