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In this excersize we try to boot to the LiteTouchPE_x86.iso file that was created when we updated the LAB Deployment Point. It is almost a given that you will encounter a few issues when you try to do this. Do not give up. There are a lot of known issues and solutions out there for you to draw on. The FAQ here, MS NEWS Groups, Google, and the MSSMS email list. Most of the issues are related to drivers, especially network drivers.



Build the Lab Image
Note: In this excersize we try to boot to the LiteTouchPE_x86.iso file that was created when we updated the LAB Deployment Point.
1. The first thing you need to do is burn the LiteTouchPE_x86.iso file to a bootable CD and configure your desktop or virtual machine to boot from it.


I recommend using the ISO Burner. It lets you right click on an ISO image and burn a bootable CD:
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2. Once installed navigate to the \Distribution\Boot directory and look for the "LiteTouchPE_x86.iso" file.
3. Insert your blank CD, right click the LiteTouchPE_x86.iso file and select the "Copy Image to CD" option.
4. Click OK when finished.
5. Label the CD and insert it into the desktop.
6. Restart the desktop and you should see "Attempting to Boot from CD-ROM".







Just stick it out and keep going. You will get it figured out soon enough.
The First thing you need to do is burn the ISO file to a CD or configure your virtual machine to boot from it.

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Windows PE initializing.

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Select your keyboard layout

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Specify credentials with permissions to the Distribution share.

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Name your new computer.

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Specify if you want it to join a domain or not and provide credentials with permission to create computer accounts.

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Since this is a new image select not to restore user data.

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Select the OS you want to install. This list is dynamic so as you add builds they will automatically show up in this list.{

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Select Locale.

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Set the Timezone.

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Select the applications to install on your new Computer. This list is dynamic based on the applications you have in the workbench (covered later).

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For now do not select Bit Locker - no need adding complexity until we get it all working

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Click BEGIN.

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Once the Image is built and the process completes you will get a report of any errors that occurred.

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