Hey everyone! I'm in search of a straightforward computer imaging tool that allows me to image multiple computers without the hassle of setting up a complex server like SCCM or Intune. Ideally, I'd love to create an image that includes all necessary software, and maybe have a couple of different images for various user types. Once the imaging is complete, I'd like Windows to start in the Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE) mode. It's been about 15 years since I last did this and I'm sure the options have improved significantly since then. What are you all using that is easy to set up? Thanks a lot!
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I recommend Fog. It’s a solid option unless you want something a bit more advanced. It’s actually pretty user-friendly for most setups.
MDT is another option you might want to consider. It’s pretty straightforward and effective for deployment.
You should definitely check out Clonezilla, especially if you're looking to do multicast imaging. It's pretty reliable and gets the job done without too much fuss.
If you're okay trying a slightly different approach, you could go with Audit mode followed by Sysprep along with Lazesoft Data Image & Clone. Their recovery suite is affordable and effective.
Check out this guide on how to enter Audit Mode for Windows 10 & 11 to help get started!
Ooo, have you looked into OSDCloud? It's a free framework that lets you work with standard ISOs using Microsoft's generic WIM files, plus you can customize it with your own WIM.
+1 for FogProject! Seriously, it works well for imaging multiple machines.