Sep 18 2017 01:49 AM
Sep 18 2017 01:49 AM
Hi all,
I have to install a large number of Surface Hubs in the next months. The supplier tells me he is unable to guarantee that the version of Windows 10 Team will be up to date and is likely to be 1-2 versions behind.
Last time this happened it took several hours to download and update the Surface Hub's OS, and I'd like to avoid that.
My tech team has purchased a disk duplication station and is proposing to "clone" an up to date SDD to the other SSDS, but I am nervous that the BitLocker encryption will not allow this.
Can anyone comment on cloning BitLocker disks or is there a better way of quickly updating to the newest OS?
Richard
Sep 18 2017 03:12 AM
Sep 18 2017 03:21 AM
Hi Dan,
Your answer reflects my feelings - I think BitLocker will block this method.
Do you know of any faster method of going from 1511 to the newest release? Some method with the newest release on a USB stick and a side load or similar? My expereinces so far are that relying on Windows Update can take a day or more per hub.
Sep 18 2017 03:26 AM
Sep 18 2017 03:34 AM
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for your answer, which confirms my fears. Unfortunately your method won't work for me as the Surface Hubs will be drop-shipped from Germany to many sites around Europe. Sounds like an extra night or two in hotels!
My thinking is that BitLocker is expressly designed to prevent what my guys are planning, i.e. cloning a disk and having it accessable on another PC. I believe the BitLocker key involves the onboard TPM chip and any clone will not work, even if the BitLocker key is input.
Do you know enough about BitLocker to confirm my theory?
Richard
Sep 18 2017 03:46 AM
Sep 27 2017 03:54 PM
Hi Richard,
Can you open a Surface Hub support case and ask for me specifically? I'd like to discuss this with you. :)
Oct 05 2017 05:48 AM
I'd like to hear the outcome of that conversation. I have suggested in the past that a downloadable package for the latest up-to-date version would be of great benefit to the installers. Right now I think we're up to 4-6 hours of install time delay depending on site bandwidth.