Dell Command Update via Task Sequence

Updating BIOS & Drivers using a Task Sequence, OSD, IPU, Stand alone. Why DCU (Dell Command Update)?  Why not driver packages?  First off, this solution isn’t right for some, and frankly is a horrible solution in many environments, but for others, it can be a life saver.  If you don’t have time to keep all … Read more

Gather User Account Name during IPU

This came about because we wanted to confirm the user account that initiated the upgrade in software center.  This script will then capture that information into a TS Variable, and can then be written to Registry / WMI using our collect information script that runs.  Both the Script and the Step in the TS have … Read more

OSD Partition Setup, Mike Terrill Edition (The Optimized Way).

Update 2024.05.14 – Mike released an updated Task Sequence Export and write up with additional details: Format and Partition Disk – a Reusable TS Module (2pintsoftware.com) Update 2022.09.29 – Summary of Partitions.  EFI needs to be larger to hold more firmware updates, and larger updates. EFI: 496MB MSR: 128MB Windows (Primary): Remaining Recovery: 984MB If … Read more