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Managing Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 Dell Computers using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Administrator’s Guide

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Creating software package for unattended installation

You must create a software package for unattended installation. Unattended installation is an automated installation technology that you can use to install or upgrade an operating system with minimal user intervention.
NOTE: Copy the C:\windows\setup\sysprep.xml file (for legacy scripts) and C:\windows\setup\tools\sysprep.xml file (for PowerShell ported scripts) with supported images to the \SCCMserver\share-folder location on the Configuration Manager server. The .xml file must be accessible by the Configuration Manager server.
  1. Expand Software Library > Overview > Application management > Packages.
    Figure 1. Packages
    Packages
  2. Right-click Packages and click Create Package.
  3. Enter the package name, description, manufacturer name, language, and version.
    Figure 2. Information about package
    Information about the package
  4. Browse to the source folder where you have copied the sysprep files.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Select Program for device radio button, and then click Next.
    NOTE: Based on your requirement, you can select any one of the options available on the Program type page.
    Figure 3. Program type
    Program type
  7. Enter the package device information, and click Next.
  8. Enter the estimated disk space, and click Next.
    Figure 4. Estimated disk space
    Estimated disk space
  9. Verify the information that you have provided and click Next.
    Figure 5. Summary page
    Summary page
    The settings are applied.
  10. Click Close.
  11. In the Distribute Content wizard, right-click the software package which you have created, and click Distribute content.
    Figure 6. Content destination
    Content destination
  12. From the Add drop-down list, select Distribution Point.
    Figure 7. Add distribution points
  13. In Available distribution points, select the check boxes applicable to the distribution points that host your content, and click OK.
  14. Click Next.
    Figure 8. Content status
    Content status
    The content status is displayed in green. It may take a few minutes to complete the distribution process.

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