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Installing DeployR

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Review the DeployR installation sequence for a Windows Server 2022-or-later host with Desktop Experience. The source lists compute, storage, PXE, licence and internal-DNS prerequisites.

To install DeployR you will require

  • Windows Server 2022 or higher server with Desktop Experience installed, running as a VM in HyperV recommended. The captured setup uses a standalone server.
  • Dual CPU cores.
  • 4GB memory minimum. The source recommends at least 8GB.
  • Enough disk space to hold all content. This includes driver packs, windows installation .wim images, applications. The source recommends a second VM disk specifically for DeployR content. 100GB is a good starting point.
  • Windows Deployment Services Server Role installed. Provides PXE boot services.
  • The TwoPint.DeployRCommunity installer, which can be downloaded from 2Pint Software - Releases
  • A no-cost license (product key) can be obtained by registering via 2Pint Software - Deployr Community
  • An FQDN configured in internal DNS.

To install DeployR do the following.

  • Download the installer from the link above. Right Click the downloaded zip file and select Properties>General tab and remove the "mark of the web" (unblock).
  • Extract the zip file.
  • Run the TwoPint.DeployRCommunity.exe file elevated and follow the prompts. You will need to:
  • Specify the product key you received via email after registration.
  • The FQDN you have setup in your internal DNS
  • Uncheck "Respond to PXE Requests". The 2PXE service is more complex than the captured local-imaging setup requires. Install the Windows Deployment Services server role after DeployR is installed to provide simple PXE booting.
  • Choose a location for the DeployR content. By default all content is placed in the DeployR application install directory "C:\ProgramData\2Pint Software\DeployR". If you have installed a second drive in the server VM as recommended then change the path to something like "D:\2Pint Software\DeployR" This can be moved later via the Configure DeployR configuration editor if you choose the default now.
  • Installation will also install
  • .Net 10
  • Powershell 7.6
  • Assessment and Deployment Kit
  • StifleR Server which provides infrastructure services to support the other products.
  • StifleR Dashboard. The web-based portal for administering DeployR
  • 2PXE booting functionality. This is installed even if you chose to not respond to PXE requests during installation.
  • DeployR.
  • Once installed successfully, click the Local Administration link
  • Authenticate to the dashboard if prompted. The captured configuration uses the local Administrator account. Other user accounts can be setup later.
  • Once logged on, click the DeployR node will show pre-created content, such as task sequences, step definitions, content items and boot image definitions.

DeployR is installed.