Windows 10 Operating Systems have changed and so have the strategic options available to deploy and maintain the operating system in the Enterprise. Imaging has traditionally been used to apply an operating system with a consistent look and feel.... Read More
How deploy the OneDrive sync client with Specops Deploy
To enable users to bypass their lack of administrative rights, many applications, such as Dropbox, Spotify, and OneDrive, are installed in the AppData profile directory. For administrators, this is a security hole, and for users, it is an inconvenience.... Read More
How to deploy BitLocker with Specops Deploy
If you need to protect your organizational data through drive encryption, chances are, you’ll need BitLocker deployment. This was the case for a Specops Deploy customer that wanted to enable BitLocker on new Windows 10 machines. In this blog... Read More
Fall Creators Update – more layers of defense with Windows Defender Exploit Guard
It has been a few weeks since Microsoft dropped the new version of Windows 10, the Fall Creators Update – aka version 1709. The headlining feature is their take on virtual reality, but it is their other enhancements that... Read More
How to deploy Windows 10 in a multi-language environment
In this blog post I will walkthrough how you can use Specops Deploy to use an English (en-US) image in different parts of your organization with additional languages like Swedish or German. Here’s what you will need: Specops Deploy... Read More
PXE boot, GUIDs, and MAC addresses in Specops Deploy and WDS
In this blog post, I will describe the core functionality in the PXE boot used by Specops Deploy. I will address prestaging, and how the MAC address, or UUID work when finding objects in AD. Pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE)... Read More
Enable .Net in your client OS
.NET is a programming framework created by Microsoft that developers can use to easily create applications. .Net applications are commonly used by desktop and web services. The .Net framework must be installed on your client machine in order to... Read More
Windows 10 Capture: considerations for best practice
In this blog post, we will provide some best practice considerations when creating a Windows 10 image with Specops Deploy. We will walk-through the process using Specops Deploy, and include some terminology to help you follow along. First, you... Read More
A smart alternative to SCCM
Are you looking for a smart and simple alternative to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)? Specops Deploy automates the installation of operating systems, software, and applications in your Microsoft Active Directory environment. Specops Deploy extends the functionality of Group... Read More
Press release: Specops Software Wins 2016 District Administration Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products
Philadelphia, United States <December 6, 2016> – Specops Deploy, a deployment solution that simplifies the installation of operating systems, software, and applications, has been named a winner of District Administration Magazine Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products for 2016. Nominated by... Read More