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So I am not an expert (System Engineer Apprentice) but I am looking for a way to automate the windows-installation process on a large scale. In my company I have to setup a lot of computers and it is very time-consuming.

We are working with a predefined Windows-Image (Windows ADK) from an USB. But in the setup process I have to manually type in the Hostname for the computer and manually choose the Operating System.

Now I have the idea to use something like Windows Deployment Services to enable network-based installation, so I don't need to use the USB anymore.

But there is one more thing: Is there a way the Active Directory automatically assigns a hostname to the computer which is defined by a naming convention. Or can I use WDS to do this?

Thank you for your answers! :)

Elia
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WDS has the option of using what's referred to as the "Machine Naming Policy" to auto-generate unique hostnames for newly deployed Windows machines.

Wesley
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