# In Your local Network

1.  Download and install Imaging Server.\
    Supported platforms for the Imaging Server:

    * Windows 8.1, 10, 11
    * Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022

    Windows Server 2012 R2 or above is required to take advantage of WDS.
2. Configure Imaging.
   * Use Windows Deployment Services (WDS)\
     Select this option to utilize advanced features such as PXE booting and have access to existing images and driver repository. Imaging Server will automatically configure the Windows Deployment Service Role at the end of the setup.
   * Proceed without Windows Deployment Services\
     Select this option to proceed without Windows Deployment Services. PXE booting is not supported in this setup, and images and drivers already set up in WDS are not accessible. You will need a Windows installation media (.iso file or DVD) at the end of the setup process.
3. Create a Local User Account to allow managed computers to communicate with this server and secure a Network Share.
4. Specify the Image Repository Location to hold images. It is recommended to choose a location with enough free space to hold multiple OS installation images.
5. Add Images (.iso or .wim files) and Drivers (.inf files).

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After setting up the Imaging Server, you need to provide Volume License .iso file (with boot.wim and install.wim files) as the first image to be added. Without the boot.wim file, Imaging will not work.
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## Adding Images

Complete the following steps to add images.

1. Launch Imaging Server.
2. Click _Images_.
3. Select one from these options:
   * Automatically Download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft\
     When this option is selected, click _Next_ to start the download automatically from Microsoft.
   * Manually Choose any Other Existing ISO File\
     When this option is selected, click _Next_, then click _Browse_ and select the .iso file.
4. Click _Next_.
5. Select the images you want to add to the server and click _Next_.
6. To change your selection, click _Back_. To add the selected images to the server, click _Next_.
7. Add _OEM Drivers_. Click Continue to add OEM drivers, or _Skip_ to continue adding images.
8. You can edit the image name and description of the images by clicking the pencil icon under Action. Click X to cancel any changes, or click the save icon after editing.
9. You can delete the images by clicking the delete icon under Action.
10. To add another image, click _Add Image_.

## Creating Cloud Images

Cloud Images are images exported from the Imaging Server and hosted on a publicly available server (for example, HTTP/S or SFTP servers).

Complete the following steps to create Cloud Images.

1. Launch Imaging Server.
2. Click _Images_.
3. Select the image you want to create a Cloud Image of and click _Create Cloud Image_.
4. Specify the folder for creating the Cloud Image ZIP Archive, then click _Next_.
5. After the Cloud Image ZIP Archive has been created, you have the option to:
   *   Use HTTP/S Server

       To use this option, cloud images must be uploaded to a publicly accessible web server or cloud storage provider that supports HTTP/S endpoint (make note of where the images are located in your cloud storage). In the _Cloud Image ZIP Archive URL_ field, enter the URL where the cloud image was uploaded, then click _Register Cloud Image_.
   *   Upload to SFTP Server

       If selecting this option, cloud images will be automatically picked up and uploaded to the SFTP server. Provide the _SFTP Server Name, SFTP User Name_, and _SFTP Password_, then click _Upload and Register_.

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Click _Open Folder_ to view the list of existing cloud images in the local directory.

Click _Cancel_ to view the list of images that have been added to the utility. Note that clicking _Cancel_ will bring you to the images list page and any changes or progress made are not saved.
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You can store multiple images in the same server, however each image must have its own link
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After the Cloud Image ZIP archive has been registered, it will appear as an image under _Cloud Images_ in the Cloud console and can be used to create a Cloud Deployment Package.
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## Registering Existing Cloud Images

You can choose to register existing cloud images if you want to upload the images to a different HTTP/s location, different SFTP server or to register the images in a different Imaging Server.

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You can only register cloud images that have been created through the Faronics Imaging solution.
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&#x20;Complete the following steps to register existing Cloud Images.

1. Launch Imaging Server.
2. Click _Images_.
3. In the image list page, click _Register Existing Cloud Image_ and select the image zip package you want to register. Click _Open_.
4. After selecting the Cloud Image ZIP Archive to be registered, you have the option to:
   *   Use HTTP/S Server

       To use this option, cloud images must be uploaded to a publicly accessible web server or cloud storage provider that supports HTTP/S endpoint (make note of where the images are located in your cloud storage). In the _Cloud Image ZIP Archive URL_ field, enter the URL where the cloud image was uploaded, then click _Register Cloud Image_.
   *   Upload to SFTP Server

       If selecting this option, cloud images will be automatically picked up and uploaded to the SFTP server. Provide the _SFTP Server Name, SFTP User Name_, and _SFTP Password_, then click _Upload and Register_.

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After the Cloud Image ZIP archive has been registered, it will appear as an image under _Cloud Images_ in the Cloud console and can be used to create a Cloud Deployment Package.
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## Adding Drivers

Complete the following steps to add drivers.

1. Launch Imaging Server.
2. Click _Drivers_.
3. Click _Browse_ and select the folder where the driver packages are located.
4. Click _Next_.
5. Select the driver packages you want to add and click _Next_.
6. Select _Add Tags_ if preferred and specify the tags separated by commas.
7. To change your selection, click _Back_. To add the selected drivers to the server, click _Next_.
8. You can delete the driver packages by clicking the delete icon under Action.
9. To add another driver, click _Add Driver_.

## Creating Cloud Drivers

Cloud Drivers are driver packages stored on HTTP/S or SFTP servers.

Complete the following steps to create Cloud Drivers.

1. Launch Imaging Server.
2. Click _Drivers_.
3. Select the drivers to be included in the Cloud Driver group and click _Create Cloud Drivers_.
4. Specify the folder for creating the Cloud Driver Group ZIP Archive, then click _Next_.
5. After the Cloud Driver Group ZIP Archive has been created, you have the option to:
   *   Use HTTP/S Server

       To use this option, cloud driver groups must be uploaded to a publicly accessible web server or cloud storage provider that supports HTTP/S endpoint (make note of where the driver groups are located in your cloud storage). In the _Cloud Driver Group ZIP Archive URL_ field, enter the URL where the cloud driver group was uploaded, then click _Register Cloud Driver Group_.
   *   Upload to SFTP Server

       If selecting this option, cloud driver groups will be automatically picked up and uploaded to the SFTP server. Provide the _SFTP Server Name, SFTP User Name, SFTP Password_ and _Cloud Driver Group Name_, then click _Upload and Register_.

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Click _Open Folder_ to view the list of existing cloud driver groups in the local directory.

Click _Cancel_ to view the list of cloud driver groups that have been added to the utility. Note that clicking _Cancel_ will bring you to the drivers list page and any changes or progress made are not saved.
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You can store multiple driver groups in the same server, however each driver group must have its own link.
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After the Cloud Driver Group ZIP archive has been registered, it will appear as a driver group in the Cloud console and can be used to create a Cloud Deployment Package.
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## Driver Tags

You can edit or remove tags for a single or multiple drivers.

When creating tags for a single driver select the driver then click _Edit Tags_. Specify the tags separated by commas, then click _Save_.

When creating tags for multiple drivers select the driver then click _Append Tags_. Specify the tags separated by commas, then click _Save_. The specified tags will be appended to all selected drivers.

## USB Media Creator

Complete the following steps to create a bootable USB drive.

1. Launch Imaging Server.
2. Click _USB Media Creator_.
3. Select the _Deployment Package_ and _Policy_.
4. Select _Target USB Drive_ if creating a bootable USB flash drive, or
5. Select _USB Creator Package Path:_ and specify the folder in the local computer to create the _Installation Media Creator Package_.
6. Select _Use Product Key Stored in UEFI Firmware_. When selected, the product key embedded in the UEFI firmware will be detected and automatically included in the installation media.
7.  Click _Edit_ to configure the partitions, assign the volume labels and partition sizes.

    In addition to the EFI and Windows system partition, up to 2 more partitions can be configured. All partitions will be formatted using NTFS.
8. Click _Start_.

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The created USB Media Package (.exe file) contains the policy and package that was selected during the package creation. You can use the USB Media Package to create a USB bootable media on any computer by launching the .exe file from the package and selecting a USB drive.
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