How to remove an MDT Deployment Share

Deployment share is a repository for the Operating System, Drivers (Out of the box), language packs, applications, and other software that will be deployed to your target computers. This concept “Deployment Share” is relatively new and has been part of MDT 2010 to date. In this article, we will learn How to remove an MDT Deployment Share. Please see how to add images to WDS and configure Multicast transmission via the GUI and WDSUTIL and see this guide on how to create a Windows 10 reference image .

For some articles that have been written on WDS. How to set up and install WDS role, and how to configure Windows Deployment Services on Windows Server 2019.

To remove an MDT Deployment Share, please follow the steps discussed below. Close the Desired MDT Deployment Share you would like to delete

Next, navigate to the Deployment Share folder and delete the folder

Please see What are the differences between MDT and WDS, How to install MDT PowerShell module, and how to Copy Deployment Share between Servers without using linked Deployment Shares.

FAQs

What is a Deployment Share in MDT?

In MDT, a Deployment Share is a repository or a network share where you store operating system images, application packages, drivers, and scripts. It’s a central location where MDT accesses and stores resources needed for the deployment process.

The Deployment Share is configured through the Deployment Workbench. It is a crucial component for creating and deploying custom Windows images.

How Can I Add Drivers to MDT for Deployment?

Adding drivers to MDT involves importing the drivers into the Deployment Workbench. Here are the steps:
– Open the Deployment Workbench.
– Navigate to the “Out-of-Box Drivers” node.
– Right-click and choose “Import Drivers.”
– Follow the wizard, pointing to the location of the driver files.
– Organize drivers into folders if needed (e.g., by hardware model etc).
– Update the Deployment Share to include the new drivers.

What is Lite Touch and Zero Touch Deployment in MDT?

Lite Touch Deployment (LTI): In LTI, the deployment process involves interaction with the end-user or technician. MDT provides a wizard-driven interface where the user can choose options and configure settings during deployment. This is used for small-scale or user-driven deployments.

Zero Touch Deployment (ZTI): ZTI is a more automated deployment process where user interaction is minimized. The goal is to deploy operating systems and applications with minimal manual intervention. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) can be integrated for ZTI deployments.

I hope you found this blog post helpful. Please let me know in the comment session if you have any questions.