DeployStudio workflow with auto-join Active Directory

 After creating master image create workflow with these steps:

1:

restore HDD from MacBookAir2017.hfs.dmg disk image.

 

2:

Rename computer:

 

3:

Prompt for computer name during setup

 

4:

auto join computer to MS Active Directory.

 

5:

auto join computer to Open Directory Server.

Exchange 2010 export user mailbox

 using this simple exchange powershell command:

New-MailboxExportRequest -Mailbox username -FilePath “\\server\share\username.pst”

Disable background updates on MAC

 terminal command:

sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticDownload -boolean FALSE

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207251

DEP re-enrollment without wipe

 This could help if you need to add already configured apple cumputer (DEP purchased) to Meraki or JAMF MDM management.

sudo rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
sudo rm -rf /var/db/ConfigurationProfiles/
sudo rm /Library/Keychains/apsd.keychain

after running these commands restart your computer and the default apple setup assistant will start. (no lost of personal data)

boot to PXE server on DELL Latitude 5480

 It is important to disable safe boot and enable legacy boot.

F2 key is to enter bios

F12 key is for one time boot menu