April 2023 Archive
Addressing Firmware Updates for Dell Latitude 54X0 in a Task Sequence

- April 24, 2023
- 8 minutes
- automation, inspiration, mistakes, powershell, security, tech
For about two years we fought with getting firmware (BIOS) updates to install on our Dell Latitude 54X0 models during their build/rebuild using a MEMCM task sequence. No matter what random trick I tried or thing I read, I just couldn't get the update executable to successfully apply the update in our primary build/refresh task sequence. Our techs (self included) would have to apply the update manually after devices were [re]built.
Read MoreSemi-Automatically Offering Dell BIOS/Firmware Updates

- April 10, 2023
- 9 minutes
- automation, inspiration, powershell, security, tech
Several years ago I implemented a mechanism in our primary [re]build [Configuration Manager/MEMCM/SCCM] task sequence to address upgrades of our fleet's firmware (BIOS). On the whole, the process has worked very well and definitely helped keep things updated.
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