Your First Image: From Server to Endpoint

⏱ 20 minNivel · Operationsv1.16.0

This guide covers the complete Day 2 workflow: you've already installed Prisma and it's running. Now let's capture your first corporate image and deploy it to a real machine.

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Estimated time: 30-60 minutes for the full cycle (depends on image size and network bandwidth).

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Step 1: Connect Your Storage (Storage Hub)

Before capturing images, you need a place to store them. Prisma supports NAS devices via NFS or SMB/CIFS.

Go to Settings → Storage and add your first Pool:

Field	Example Value
Protocol	NFS
NAS IP	192.168.1.10
Export Path	/volume1/images

Once saved, Prisma will perform an automatic health-check. You'll see the "🟢 Online" status with real-time access latency.

IMPORTANT

If your NAS uses SMB/CIFS, make sure cifs-utils is installed on the server and the credentials have Read and Write permissions on the share.

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Step 2: Prepare the Master Machine (Golden Image)

The master machine is the computer with the perfect corporate configuration you want to replicate. It should have:

• [x] Windows 10/11 installed and activated.
• [x] Chipset, network and graphics drivers installed.
• [x] Corporate software installed (Office, Antivirus, etc.).
• [x] Sysprep run or disabled depending on your cloning preference.

NOTE

For Clonezilla images (bit-for-bit), Sysprep is not required. For WIM + ppkg (lite deployment) images, it is recommended to avoid SID conflicts.

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Step 3: Boot the Master Machine via PXE

1. Connect the master machine to the network cable on the same VLAN as the Prisma server.
2. Press your BIOS network boot key (F12, F11, F9 — varies by manufacturer).
3. The system will boot into the Clonezilla Live or Windows PE environment served by Prisma.
4. Select the "Capture Image" option from the menu.

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│           ⛏ PRISMA BOOT MENU           │
│                                         │
│  1. Deploy Image                        │
│  ▶ 2. Capture Image (Golden Master)    │
│  3. Local Boot (No PXE)                 │
│  4. Diagnostic Tools                    │
│                                         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Step 4: Capture and Upload to Storage Hub

Once in the capture environment:

1. The wizard will automatically detect available Storage Pools.
2. Select the NAS you configured in Step 1.
3. Give the image a descriptive name: WIN11-CORP-2026-04 is a good format.
4. Start the capture. Progress will be shown in real time.

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Clonezilla is faster for large disks but creates full-size images. WIM is more efficient because it only captures used data and supports incremental updates.

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Step 5: Verify the Image in the Inventory

Once capture is complete, go to the Prisma dashboard → Image Inventory:

You should see your new image listed with:

• Name: WIN11-CORP-2026-04
• Type: Clonezilla or WIM
• Size: The compressed image size.
• Status: ✅ Verified

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Step 6: Deploy to a Real Machine

The moment of truth! Connect the target machine to the network and boot it via PXE:

1. The machine will appear in Quarantine (isolated network IP) in the Inventory panel.
2. A technician approves the machine from the console: Pending → Approved.
3. Select the WIN11-CORP-2026-04 image and click "Deploy".
4. The machine will boot into the restoration environment and receive the image automatically.

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Post-Deployment Checklist

Once the machine reboots, verify:

• [ ] The system boots correctly into Windows.
• [ ] The machine appears as "Active" in the Prisma inventory.
• [ ] The MDM Agent is installed and connected (status "🟢 Online").
• [ ] Corporate software is accessible and working.
• [ ] The machine is reachable via Remote Support from the console.

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Having issues? Check the Troubleshooting section in the User Manual or ask the AI Assistant in the bottom-right corner.

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