Alternate boot media is a handy method to access Windows Deployment Services if PXE does not work on your hardware.
USB:
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Download RUFUS.
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Copy the ISO file for the deployment client ( "\\pdeploycit.ad.brown.edu\SoftServ\partners\winpe\deploy.iso") locally.
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Insert your USB key (1GB or larger, it will be erased)
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Launch RUFUS (requires elevation)
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Set these settings in RUFUS:
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Device: your USB key
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Part. Scheme: MBR for BIOS or UEFI
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Create Bootable disk using: ISO Image -> Select the ISO from step 2.
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Start.
CD (Great for Boot Camp):
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Use CDBurnerXP to burn the ISO file from step 2 from the USB instructions. The ISO is a bootable Windows Deployment client.
Updates
To update boot media for new drivers and functionality, repeat the procedure above.