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Windows 8 introduces a new requirement for PC manufacturers (OEMs) that may require modifications to your OS deployment infrastructure. That requirement ensures that all Windows 8 systems are shipped with their BIOS in UEFI Mode and Secure Boot enabled. Note: For a background on UEFI read this. Note: For specific information on deploying UEFI systems with Configuration Manager 2012 SP1, read the whitepaper by Chris Minaugh from Dell IT. This is a good thing, as UEFI mode removes hardware limitations that were present with Legacy Mode and adds greater functionality, while Secure Boot ensures that the boot loader is verified and has not been impacted by malware or rootkits. Please read the that gives the full background for Secure Boot and specifies the OEM requirement. Most customers are using Legacy mode on their client systems even if UEFI mode is available so here are some steps to prepare for UEFI and Secure Boot enabled Windows 8 systems.

Evaluate - The following areas of your infrastructure could be impacted by UEFI/Secure boot enabled Windows 8 systems. Review your current environment and evaluate whether UEFI/Secure boot enabled systems will require a change to your: • BIOS configuration • CCTK and OMCI can configure both UEFI and Legacy modes, but you should test against a UEFI/Secure Boot enabled system to validate your current BIOS configuration. • HDD configuration • UEFI Mode requires GPT partitions which are different from Legacy Mode/MBR partitions. • Security tools • Review your HDD encryption and other security tools for compatibility • OS Deployment Tools • KACE, MDT, and ConfigMgr will support Windows 8 but may require you to install the latest version (ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 for example) to be able to deploy Windows 8 on a UEFI/Secure Boot enabled system.