# OSConfig to PPKG

This is the Cheddar. If you have OSConfig customized to your liking . . . you can proceed to the Finish Line and create a Provisioning Package.

You can following this process or use the Microsoft Guide linked below

## OSDeploy PowerShell Module <a href="#osdeploy-powershell-module" id="osdeploy-powershell-module"></a>

Before going any further, make sure you have the OSDeploy PowerShell Module installed, unless you want to create a CAB DDF file manually.

## Convert OSConfig to CAB <a href="#convert-osconfig-to-cab" id="convert-osconfig-to-cab"></a>

Use New-CAB (OSDeploy PowerShell Module) to create a CAB from a Directory using the following command

```
New-CAB -SourceDirectory D:\DeploymentShare\OSDeploy\OSConfig
```

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When complete, you will have a DDF (Directive File) and CAB

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## Create a New Advanced Provisioning Package <a href="#create-a-new-advanced-provisioning-package" id="create-a-new-advanced-provisioning-package"></a>

Using WICD, create an Advanced Provisioning Package and enter some random details

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All Windows desktop editions should work fine

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## Create a Provisioning Command <a href="#create-a-provisioningcommand" id="create-a-provisioningcommand"></a>

In the left Navigation Pane, expand ProvisioningCommands and PrimaryContext. In the Name field, enter OSConfig and press the Add button

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## Set the Command File <a href="#set-the-command" id="set-the-command"></a>

Select the Command on the Left Navigation Pane. In the Main window, Browse to OSConfig.ps1. Enter the following CommandLine

```
PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File OSConfig.ps1
```

Set the other values as shown

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## Add a Dependency Package <a href="#add-a-dependency-package" id="add-a-dependency-package"></a>

Now its time to add a Dependency Package. In the Left Navigation Pane, select DependencyPackages. In the Main window, Browse to the OSConfig.cab and press the Add button.

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## Export the Provisioning Package <a href="#export-the-provisioning-package" id="export-the-provisioning-package"></a>

Select Export from the top Menu and then select Provisioning package

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## Build Owner <a href="#build-owner" id="build-owner"></a>

Change the Build Owner to IT Admin

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## Build Security <a href="#build-security" id="build-security"></a>

Leave this blank for general Provisioning

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## Save Path <a href="#save-path" id="save-path"></a>

Set the proper location to save the Provisioning Package

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## Build <a href="#build" id="build"></a>

Build the Provisioning Package

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## Complete <a href="#complete" id="complete"></a>

Now you have a complete OSConfig as a Provisioning Package. You can now use this in your OS Deployments

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See this link for guides on adding the Provisioning Package in the Task Sequence

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