Importing an Unknown Computer
Importing the computer is not necessary in Configuration Manager 2012 with the introduction of the Enable Unknown Computer Support option on the PXE-enabled Distribution Point role. This option allows a PXE-booted system to deploy an operating system without having to be imported into the console first.
Note
If the Enable Unknown Computer Support option is used for OS deployments, make sure to advertise the OS deployment task sequence to the All Unknown Computers collection.
However, for additional control around which systems can PXE boot and deploy an operating system, use the traditional method to import the computer information first.
To import computer information, complete the following steps:
1. Launch ...
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