Re: OSD/ZTI and the BDD Database

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If you want ZTI to automatically generate computernames from your own
choice of prefix + sequence you can use the IdentifyComputer Stored
Procedure included in ZTI.

You can also generate computer name based on variables directly in
customsettings.ini or from a function in a userexit

example:

ComputerName=#MyHappyFunction#

ComputerName=%SerialNumber%

ComputerName=%Location%-#Left("%Model%",,4)#-%SerialNumber%


Tips for modifying the ZTI environment.

First try using rules or stored procedures. If you cant accomplish
what you want, use a user exit instead. Avoid modifying the zti script
directly.

regards

Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup/Deployment


On 15 Feb 2006 00:08:51 -0800, "David" <davecla@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I've just started looking at the OSD / BDD bits; I tested a build today
on a new desktop, one that wasn't in the BDD database. I had expected
the process to pause and show some sort of "hey you haven't defined
this device" sort of message. Instead it was built with a random name.
Can someone confirm this is by design?

If this is the expected operation, then I'd like to add the
additional logic in myself. Any tips on where in
zertouchinstallation.vbs to add this code?

Thanks in advance

David

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