Prestaging a system configures MiWorkspace's management systems to allow the system to be run through the task sequence (or for MiWorkspace systems can configure them for at-home/Intune builds). Prestaging a system that already exists in Active Directory does not delete the AD system object, but it may move it to a different Organizational Unit (OU) depending on the system's group's configuration. Prestaging will also modify the system's group memberships to align it with the system's Resultant Set of Packages/ConfigurationsPrestage Items. Prestaging a system will clear its Package and Configuration Selections to re-align it with the group's configuration.
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- The Prestage takes anywhere from 20-30 seconds.
- You don't need to refresh the page to see its progress.
- Otto will show an animated activity bar while the prestage runs. When it's complete, you'll see the "Last Prestaged" time stamp updated with the current date & time.
During the task sequence , External Events are posted to the system record in Otto so that you can monitor the status. These can be viewed by clicking Events link under Actions.
If any Task Sequence events exist for a system, the system receives a badge indicating this. Hover the badge to see details.
an Event is created to track its progress.
Build Events (prestage, task sequence, and build validator) may also be viewed in bulk in the Build Events area on the Home Page.
And on any system, Click the Events link under Actions to see a list of all events on the system.
