![]() Let’s start by talking about the suspension of Bitlocker to apply BIOS updates. We should demystify this stuff a little bit. Options to schedule updates on a weekly or monthly basis.Enhanced return codes for command-line interface. ![]() Automatic suspension of BitLocker when BIOS updates are applied.I will walk you through how to get there with a little help from our friend “Product Provisioning” What’s New in DCU 3.1Īs you will find on the Dell Website, there are a few new features available in DCU 3.1: I was definitely happy to see DCU 3.1 release and finally get me “closer” to where I need to be, but it isn’t currently a clean process. The only way that imaging/provisioning/delivery of PCs/Macs, etc are successful is if its seamless. It’s a major frustration for me because as anyone who knows me will tell you that I live and breathe automation. The main problem with the current releases of DCU are: (1) the scheduling component is broken, (2) silent updates were bombing out with gateway errors, (3) it didn’t play well with WorkspaceONE. I’ve been patiently awaiting Dell Command Update (DCU) 3.1, which if you aren’t familiar is a product that handles firmware, drivers, BIOS updates for Dell PCs conceptually similar to Windows Update. Sometimes we can work through them, but other times we just can’t get to a comfortable jumping off point. I’ve uncovered several bugs and challenges around Dell Command Update, Dell Support Assist, Dell Command Monitor etc. One of the major gaps that Dell Provisioning has had is around the Dell Apps themselves. Then you also have companies who are decided to hire two junior engineers instead of skill positions, but I digress. ![]() The art of engineering is based on taking something and pushing the limits, which we don’t see much of these days as people have gotten lazy and just rely on the vendor. I’ve seen almost 500 PCs go out the door during a PC refresh where we can churn stuff out with my “plug it in, press power, and get a cup of coffee” method. You can read more about that hereĭell Provisioning at my current company has been very good for us. Sure, Dell presented this whole Dell Provisioning concept, but I took it and decided that I would push the limits of what it can do. Last April, I took Dell Tech World by storm unveiling the next generation of PC deployment and imaging. ![]()
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