Multiple computers using a provisioning package – Manage, maintain, and protect devices

To configure computers as kiosks using a provisioning package, use the following procedure:

  1. On a management workstation with Windows ADK installed, open Windows Configuration Designer.
  2. On the Start page tab, click the Provision kiosk devices tab.
  3. In the New project wizard, enter a Name and Description and click Finish.
  4. On the newly opened tab (which has the same name as the name you just provided), complete the wizard to define the following properties as necessary:
    • Set up device
    • Set up network
    • Account management
    • Add applications
    • Add certificates
  5. Then, on the Configure kiosk account and app tab, shown in Figure 3-31, define the following:
    • User name for the kiosk account that will be created
    • Password for the new user
    • Enable auto sign-in if desired
    • The user name that will be used for the kiosk (the same as the previously defined account)
    • The app type and its AUMID (Application User Model ID)

FIGURE 3-31 Creating a provisioning package for a kiosk
Note What is the Aumid?
To determine the AUMID for an app, use the Get-Startapps PowerShell cmdlet using the -name property, such as Get-Startapps -Name Edge. Then paste the returned ID into the Enter the AUMID for the app text box.

  1. Click Next, and on the Configure kiosk common settings page, define the following, as needed:
    • Set tablet mode
    • Customize user experience
    • Configure power settings
  2. Click Next, and then on the Finish tab, click Create.
    After creating the package, copy the generated .PPKG and .CAT files to appropriate media (such as a memory stick) and distribute them.
    Need More Review? Apply a Provisioning Package
    It’s worth noting that a computer running OOBE detects the presence of PPKG files in attached storage devices, such as a memory stick. To review further details about automatically applying provisioning packages, refer to the Microsoft website at https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-apply-package.
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