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Thursday, June 28, 2018

SCCM Deployment Logging Variables

Sometimes its helpful to have SMSTS.LOG for debugging issues in SCCM OSD Deployments. But this log is very long and even with cmtrace logviewer anoying to read. 



You are looking probably for some very specific informations stored in variables.

Here is a comprehensive list of variables:

The following list describes the built-in variables that are available in Configuration Manager:
Built-in Variable NameDescription
_OSDDetectedWinDirThe task sequence scans the computer's hard drives for a previous operating system installation when Windows PE starts. The Windows folder location is stored in this variable. You can configure your task sequence to retrieve this value from the environment and use it to specify the same Windows folder location to use for the new operating system installation.
_OSDDetectedWinDriveThe task sequence scans the computer's hard drives for a previous operating system installation when Windows PE starts. The hard drive location for where the operating system is installed is stored in this variable. You can configure your task sequence to retrieve this value from the environment and use it to specify the same hard drive location to use for the new operating system.
_SMSTSAdvertIDStores the current running task sequence deployment unique ID. It uses the same format as a Configuration Manager software distribution deployment ID. If the task sequence is running from stand-alone media, this variable is undefined.

Example:

ABC20001
_TSAppInstallStatusThe task sequence sets the _TSAppInstallStatus variable with the installation status for the application during the Install Application step. The task sequence sets the variable with one of the following values:

1. Undefined: The Install Application step has not run.
2. Error: At least one application failed because of an error during the Install Application step.
3. Warning: No errors occur during the Install Application step. One or more applications, or a required dependency, did not install because a requirement was not met.
4. Success: There are no errors or warnings detected during the Install Application step.
_SMSTSBootImageIDIf the current running task sequence references a boot image package, this variable stores the boot image package ID. If the task sequence does not reference a boot image package, this variable is not set.

Example:

ABC00001
_SMSTSBootUEFIThe task sequence sets the SMSTSBootUEFI variable when it detects a computer that is in UEFI mode.
_SMSTSClientGUIDStores the value of Configuration Manager client GUID. This variable is not set if the task sequence is running from stand-alone media.

Example:

0a1a9a4b-fc56-44f6-b7cd-c3f8ee37c04c
_SMSTSCurrentActionNameSpecifies the name of the currently running task sequence step. This variable is set before the task sequence manager runs each individual step.

Example:

run command line
_SMSTSDownloadOnDemandIf the current task sequence is running in download-on-demand mode, this variable is true. Download-on-demand mode means the task sequence manager downloads content locally only when it must access the content.
_SMSTSInWinPEWhen the current task sequence step is running in Windows PE, this variable is true. Test this task sequence variable to determine the current operating system environment.
_SMSTSLastActionRetCodeStores the return code that was returned by the last action that was run. This variable can be used as a condition to determine if the next step is run.

Example:

0
_SMSTSLastActionSucceededIf the last step succeeded, this variable is true. If the last step failed, it is false. If the task sequence skipped the last action, because the step is disabled or the associated condition evaluated to false, this variable is not reset. It still holds the value for the previous action.
_SMSTSLaunchModeSpecifies one of the following task sequence launch methods:

- SMS: the task sequence started from the Configuration Manager client
- UFD: the task sequence started from legacy USB media
- UFD+FORMAT: the task sequence started from newer USB media
- CD: the task sequence started from a CD
- DVD: the task sequence started from a DVD
- PXE: the task sequence started from PXE
- HD: the task sequence started from prestaged media on a hard disk
_SMSTSLogPathStores the full path of the log directory. Use this value to determine where actions are logged. This value is not set when a hard drive is not available.
_SMSTSMachineNameStores and specifies the computer name. Stores the name of the computer that the task sequence uses to log all status messages. To change the computer name in the new operating system, use the OSDComputerName variable.

Example:

ABC
_SMSTSMDataPathSpecifies the path defined by the SMSTSLocalDataDrive variable. When you define SMSTSLocalDataDrive before the task sequence starts, such as by setting a collection variable, Configuration Manager then defines the _SMSTSMDataPath variable once the Task Sequence starts.
_SMSTSMediaTypeSpecifies the type of media that is used to initiate the installation. Examples of types of media are Boot Media, Full Media, PXE, and Prestaged Media.
_SMSTSMPStores the URL or IP address of a Configuration Manager management point.
_SMSTSMPPortStores the management point port number of a Configuration Manager management point.

Example:

80
_SMSTSOrgNameStores the branding title name that the task sequence displays in the progress dialog.

Example:

XYZ Organization
_SMSTSOSUpgradeActionReturnCodeStores the exit code value that Windows Setup returns to indicate success or failure. This variable is set during the Upgrade Operating System task sequence step. This variable is useful with the /Compat command-line option.

Example:

On the completion of /Compat, take action in later steps depending on the failure or success exit code. On success, initiate the upgrade. Or, set a marker in the environment (for example, add a file or set a registry key) to collect with hardware inventory. Use this marker to create a collection of computers that are ready to upgrade, or that require action before upgrade.
_SMSTSPackageIDStores the current running task sequence ID. This ID uses the same format as a Configuration Manager software package ID.

Example:

HJT00001
_SMSTSPackageNameStores the current running task sequence name specified by the Configuration Manager administrator when the task sequence is created.

Example:

Deploy Windows 10 task sequence
_SMSTSSetupRollbackSpecifies whether the operating system Setup performed a rollback operation. The variable values can be true or false.
_SMSTSRunFromDPSet to true if the current task sequence is running in run-from-distribution-point mode, which means the task sequence manager obtains required package shares from distribution point.
_SMSTSSiteCodeStores the site code of the Configuration Manager site.

Example:

ABC
_SMSTSTypeSpecifies the type of the current running task sequence. It can have the following values:

1 - indicates a generic task sequence.

2 - indicates an operating system deployment task sequence.
_SMSTSTimezoneThe _SMSTSTimezone variable stores the time zone information in the following format (without spaces):

Bias, StandardBias, DaylightBias, StandardDate.wYear, wMonth, wDayOfWeek, wDay, wHour, wMinute, wSecond, wMilliseconds, DaylightDate.wYear, wMonth, wDayOfWeek, wDay, wHour, wMinute, wSecond, wMilliseconds, StandardName, DaylightName

Example:

For the Eastern Time U.S. and Canada, the value would be 300,0,-60,0,11,0,1,2,0,0,0,0,3,0,2,2,0,0,0,Eastern Standard Time,Eastern Daylight Time
_SMSTSUseCRLWhen the task sequence uses HTTPS to communicate with the management point, specifies whether it uses the certificate revocation list (CRL).
_SMSTSUserStartedSpecifies whether a task sequence is started by a user. This variable is set only if the task sequence is started from the Software Center. For example, if _SMSTSLaunchMode is set to SMS. The variable can have the following values:

- true - specifies that the task sequence is manually started by a user from the Software Center.
- false - specifies that the task sequence is initiated automatically by the Configuration Manager scheduler.
_SMSTSUseSSLSpecifies whether the task sequence uses SSL to communicate with the Configuration Manager management point. If your site is running in native mode, the value is set to true.
_SMSTSWTGSpecifies if the computer is running as a Windows To Go device.
OSDPreserveDriveLetterThis task sequence variable is deprecated. During an operating system deployment, by default, Windows Setup determines the best drive letter to use (typically C:).

Previous behavior: when applying an image, the OSDPreverveDriveLetter variable determines whether or not the task sequence uses the drive letter captured in the image file (.WIM). Set the value for this variable to False to use the location that you specify for the Destination setting in the Apply Operating System task sequence step. For more information, see Apply Operating System Image.
SMSTSAssignmentsDownloadIntervalThe number of seconds to wait before the client attempts to download the policy since the last attempt that returned no policies. By default, the client waits 0 seconds before retrying.

You can set this variable by using a prestart command from media or PXE.
SMSTSAssignmentsDownloadRetryThe number of times a client will attempt to download the policy after no policies are found on the first attempt. By default, the client retries 0 times.

You can set this variable by using a prestart command from media or PXE.
SMSTSAssignUsersModeSpecifies how a task sequence associates users with the destination computer. Set the variable to one of the following values:

- Auto: The task sequence creates a relationship between the specified users and destination computer when it deploys the operating system to the destination computer.
- Pending: The task sequence creates a relationship between the specified users and the destination computer. An administrator must approve the relationship to set it.
- Disabled: The task sequence does not associate users with the destination computer when it deploys the operating system.
SMSTSDownloadAbortCodeThis variable contains the abort code value for the external program downloader (specified in the SMSTSDownloadProgram variable). If the program returns an error code equal to the value of the SMSTSDownloadAbortCode variable, then the content download fails and no other download method is attempted.
SMSTSDownloadProgramUse this variable to specify an Alternate Content Provider, a downloader program that is used to download content instead of the default Configuration Manager downloader, for the task sequence. As part of the content download process, the task sequence checks the variable for a specified downloader program. If specified, the task sequence runs the program to perform the download.
SMSTSDownloadRetryCountThe number of times that Configuration Manager attempts to download content from a distribution point. By default, the client retries 2 times.
SMSTSDownloadRetryDelayThe number of seconds that Configuration Manager waits before it retries to download content from a distribution point. By default, the client waits 15 seconds before retrying.
SMSTSDriverReceiveTimeOutThe number of seconds before the connection to the server times out.
SMSTSErrorDialogTimeoutWhen an error occurs in a task sequence, it displays a dialog box with the error. The task sequence automatically dismisses it after the number of seconds specified by this variable. By default, this value is 900 seconds (15 minutes).
TSDisableProgressUI Beginning in Configuration Manager version 1706, use this variable to control when the task sequence displays progress to end users. To hide or display progress at different times, set this variable multiple times in a task sequence. To hide task sequence progress, set the value of this variable to True. To display task sequence progress, set the value of this variable to False.
SMSTSDisableStatusRetry In disconnected scenarios, the task sequence engine repeatedly tries to send status messages to the management point. This behavior in this scenario causes delays in task sequence processing. Beginning in Configuration Manager version 1802, set this variable to True and the task sequence engine doesn't attempt to send status messages after the first message fails to send. This first attempt includes multiple retries.

When the task sequence restarts, the value of this variable persists. However, the task sequence tries sending an initial status message. This first attempt includes multiple retries. If successful, the task sequence continues sending status regardless of the value of this variable. If status fails to send, the task sequence uses the value of this variable.

NOTE: task sequence status reporting relies upon these status messages to display the progress, history, and details of each step.
SMSTSLanguageFolderUse this variable to change the display language of a language neutral boot image.
SMSTSLocalDataDriveSpecifies where temporary files are stored on the destination computer while the task sequence is running.

This variable must be set before the task sequence starts, such as by setting a collection variable. Once the task sequence starts, Configuration Manager defines the _SMSTSMDataPath variable once the Task Sequence starts.
SMSTSMPUse this variable to specify the URL or IP address of the Configuration Manager management point.
SMSTSPeerDownloadUse this variable to enable the client to use Windows PE Peer Cache.

Example:

SMSTSPeerDownload = TRUE enables this functionality.
SMSTSPeerRequestPortA custom network port that Windows PE peer cache uses for the initial broadcast. The default port configured in client settings is 8004.
SMSTSPersistContentUse this variable to temporarily persist content in the task sequence cache.
SMSTSPostActionSpecifies a command that is run after the task sequence completes. For example, you can use this variable to specify a script that enables write filters on embedded devices after the task sequence deploys an operating system to the device.
SMSTSPreferredAdvertIDForces the task sequence to run a specific targeted deployment on the destination computer. Set this variable through a prestart command from media or PXE. If this variable is set, the task sequence overrides any required deployments.
SMSTSPreserveContentThis variable flags the content in the task sequence to be retained in the Configuration Manager client cache after the deployment. This variable is different from SMSTSPersistContent, which only preserves the content for the duration of the task sequence. SMSTSPersistContent uses the task sequence cache, SMSTSPreserveContent uses the Configuration Manager client cache.

Example:

SMSTSPreserveContent = TRUE enables this functionality.
SMSTSRebootDelaySpecifies how many seconds to wait before the computer restarts. If this variable is zero (0), the task sequence manager does not display a notification dialog before reboot.

Examples:

0: do not display a notification

60: display a notification for one minute
SMSTSRebootMessageSpecifies the message to display in the restart notification dialog. If this variable is not set, a default message appears.

Example:

The task sequence is restarting this computer.
SMSTSRebootRequestedIndicates that a restart is requested after the current task sequence step is completed. If a restart is required, just set this variable to true, and the task sequence manager will restart the computer after this task sequence step. If the task sequence step requires a restart to complete the action, set this variable. After the computer restarts, the task sequence continues to run from the next task sequence step.
SMSTSRetryRequestedRequests a retry after the current task sequence step is completed. If this task sequence variable is set, the SMSTSRebootRequested must also be set to true. After the computer is restarted, the task sequence manager will rerun the same task sequence step.
SMSTSUDAUsersSpecifies the primary users of the destination computer by using the following format:

Example:

domain\user1, domain\user2, domain\user3

Separate multiple users by using a comma (,). For more information, see Associate users with a destination computer.


Thanks to MS @ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/osd/understand/task-sequence-built-in-variables