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SCCM 2012 R2 PXE Unknown Computers?

Hello folks,

I just installed SCCM 2012 R2 and configured the Site, Distribution point for PXE, added default Win7 install.wim into Operating Systems, created a task sequence, and distributed all content to DP.

I am using default x64 boot image that comes with SCCM install.
My DHCP server boot file is SMSBoot\x64\wdsnbp.com.

Every time I PXE my test VM, it exits PXE (see pxe pic attached).

I made sure to deploy my task sequence to All Unknown Computers, I see the task assigned, but the smspxe.log says no advertisements found (see smspxe pic attached).

Anyone have a suggestion?

Thanks,
romatlo
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romatlo

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I am using IP address of SCCM/WDS server in my DHCP scope. Should I be using FQDN?

Yes, I checked my DP PXE settings, and they are enabled (pic attached).
I also made sure to include PXE when creating the task sequence.

You can see that Unknown Computers has a task (deployment) assigned (pic attached).

I don't know what I am doing wrong. Driving me nuts!!!

Thanks for responding...

romatlo
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Leon Taljaard

No problem

Did you distribute both boot images 32 and 64 ?

Also look for any "unknown" objects in "All Systems" there should only be the 2, if there is another or others then delete them and try the boot again.

Also have you enabled "Deploy this boot image from the PXE service point" under the Data Source tab on your Boot Images?

Maybe also check you AV on your site server or PXE server, I would also try un-tick the PXE settings wait till WDS uninstalls on its own and then tick it again and wait for SCCM to reinstall all settings.

Also look at this

http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/9341-sccm-2012-r2-upgrade-broken-wdspxe/page-2

Hope all this gets you a little further.

romatlo

ASKER

Yes, I have both boot images distributed and pxe enabled (pic attached).

I was hoping to avoid unchecking PXE, etc, but will try that as well.

Thanks again.
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Leon Taljaard

We'll look at that link I sent you as well, not sure if it will help.

If you still don't come right let me know then I will check in my Dev environment.

Thanks

romatlo

ASKER

I got it! I guess I thought that I had distributed my boot disk images to my distribution point. After looking closer, it was not. Thanks to your questions I was able finally able to tell.

I am further along now.

Thank you!!!!

romatlo

ASKER

Your questions and suggestions led me to find my configuration problem! Thanks!

Leon Taljaard

That is exactly what I said you needed :) well I am glad you got it sorted, please mark as answer on one of my replies.

Thanks

Leon Taljaard

I am glad you came right, good luck.

romatlo

ASKER

I have a task sequence error now on this thread in case you know that one. :)
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28330116/SCCM-2012-R2-task-sequence-will-not-run.html

Leon Taljaard

Hi

Apologies, I was away from my mobile for a while. I am glad you managed to get it sorted out.