In ConfigMgr 2007/2012 Wake On LAN (WOL) functionality is available. This can be used to schedule OS deployment, Software distribution and Patch management during non-working hours to wake-up devices. In ConfigMgr there are a few checkboxes which must be set to make it functional. In this blog I will describe which settings there are, and what else is needed on routers/switches.
With ConfigMgr 2007 and 2012 there is OS Deployment possible with the use of Task Sequences. When advertise/deploy a Task Sequence used for OS Deployment, there is the choice for Lite Touch or Zero Touch Installation. In this blog I willl explain the difference between them, and what to do for having Lite Touch and/or Zero Touch functionality.