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Create a Bootable Imaging USB

Use this when PXE isn't available (remote site, isolated network, or a device that won't PXE boot).

You'll Need

  • A USB drive of 32 GB or more (it will be erased)
  • Access to the ConfigMgr console

Steps

  1. In the ConfigMgr console go to Software Library > Operating Systems > Task Sequences.
  2. Right-click the deployment task sequence > Create Task Sequence Media.
  3. Choose Bootable media > Dynamic media.
  4. Select Removable USB drive and pick the drive.
  5. Leave the media unprotected or set a password per team policy.
  6. Select the current production boot image and distribution point.
  7. Finish the wizard. Writing the media takes about 5-10 minutes.

Booting From It

  • Press the vendor boot-menu key (F9 HP, F12 Dell/Lenovo) and choose the USB device (UEFI).
  • If Secure Boot blocks the USB, confirm it was built from a signed boot image.