Alternate boot media is a handy method to access Windows Deployment Services if PXE does not work on your hardware.

USB:

1. Download RUFUS.

2. Copy the ISO file for the deployment client ( "\\pdeploycit.ad.brown.edu\SoftServ\partners\winpe\deploy.iso") locally.

3. Insert your USB key (1GB or larger, it will be erased)

4. Launch RUFUS (requires elevation)

5. Set these settings in RUFUS:

   1. Device: your USB key

   2. Part. Scheme: MBR for BIOS or UEFI

   3. Create Bootable disk using: ISO Image -> Select the ISO from step 2.

6. Start.

CD (Great for Boot Camp):

1. 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.