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Standard workflow

This is the main operator path for everyday usage of Foundry.

Use this flow first

If your environment does not require advanced preconfiguration, stay in the standard path and only open expert settings when you hit a real need.

Use this page when​

  • you want to create boot media without diving into every advanced setting
  • you need a quick mental model for the normal flow
  • you want to know when expert mode is actually necessary

The normal flow​

  1. Open Foundry on the admin workstation.
  2. If Foundry shows the ADK banner, use the built-in Install ADK or Upgrade ADK action and wait for verification to finish.
  3. Choose the output:
    • ISO
    • USB
  4. Select the architecture and WinPE language.
  5. Include any WinPE driver vendors you need.
  6. Build the media.
  7. Boot the target device from that media.
  8. Let Foundry.Connect validate the runtime network state.
  9. Continue into Foundry.Deploy and run the deployment.
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Stay in standard mode by default​

For many users, standard mode is enough.

You only need expert mode when you want to define things such as:

  • pre-provisioned wired 802.1X
  • pre-provisioned Wi-Fi
  • localization defaults
  • Autopilot profiles
  • machine naming rules
What standard mode still stages for you

Even in the standard path, Foundry still handles ADK-aware media preparation, builds the WinPE image, and stages the handoff into Foundry.Connect and Foundry.Deploy.

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What to open next​