SCCM Golden Image

Quick reference to create and import a Windows 10/11 golden image.

1. Prepare a Reference Machine:
   Install Windows 11 23H2 on a physical [or virtual machine].
   Install necessary drivers, applications, and updates.
   Configure the machine as desired for the golden image.
   Run Sysprep with the /generalize /shutdown /oobe options.
   
2. Import the Operating System Image into SCCM:
   Mount the Windows 11 23H2 ISO.
   In the SCCM console, navigate to:
   Software Library > Operating Systems > Operating System Images.
   Right-click and select “Add Operating System Image”.
   Browse to the install.wim file from the mounted ISO.
   Specify the architecture (x64) and language.
   Provide a name, version, and comment for the image.
   
3. Create a Capture Task Sequence:
   In the SCCM console, navigate to:
   Software Library > Operating Systems > Task Sequences.
   Select “Create Task Sequence Media”.
   Choose “Capture media”.
   Specify the task sequence name and description.
   Select the captured image and the location to store the captured image.
   Configure the capture settings (e.g., capture location, image name).
   
4. Run the Capture Task Sequence:
   Distribute the capture media to a distribution point.
   Boot the reference machine into the WinPE environment from the capture media.
   Select the capture task sequence.
   The task sequence will capture the image from the reference machine and store it in the specified location.
   
5. Import the Captured Image:
   Navigate to:
   Software Library > Operating Systems > Operating System Images.
   Right-click and select “Add Operating System Image”.
   Browse to the captured WIM file (the one you created in the previous step).
   Specify the architecture (x64) and language.
   Provide a name, version, and comment for the image.