---
type: source
title: "URZ Device Management System: Installation of Windows/Ubuntu"
tags: [installation, device-management, windows, ubuntu, urz]
related: [device-management-system, opsi, groupware, universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_device_management_system_nutzung.md"]
---
# URZ Device Management System: Installation of Windows/Ubuntu

This source provides the detailed operational procedure for installing operating systems (Windows and Ubuntu) using the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]]'s Device Management System.

## Installation Workflow
The installation follows a mandatory four-step process:
1. **Compatibility Check**: Verifying if the hardware is supported by the system.
2. **Device Registration**: Registering the device in the account management system.
3. **Preparation**: Configuring BIOS settings to allow network booting.
4. **Execution**: Performing the installation via a wired network connection.

## Technical Requirements
- **Network**: A wired network connection is strictly required; Wi-Fi is not supported for installation.
- **Power**: Mobile devices must be connected to a power source.
- **BIOS Configuration**:
    - Network Stack: Enabled
    - Network Stack IPv4: Enabled
    - Network Stack IPv6: Disabled
    - MAC Address Pass Through: Enabled (for notebooks)
    - Secure Boot: Disabled
    - Boot Order: PXE IP4 must be the first priority.

## Hardware Compatibility
Windows 11 installation is supported for:
- All PCs procured via current framework agreements.
- Specific models from **Asus** (VivoBook X409JA, ZenBook UX425UA), **Dell** (Precision 3630, OptiPlex 7010/7020/9020, Latitude 3540/5440/9450), **Fujitsu** (Esprimo and Lifebook series), **HP** (Compaq Elite 8300, EliteBook 640 G9, ProBook 445 G11), and **Lenovo** (ThinkCentre and ThinkPad series).

## Support
If hardware is unsupported or installation fails, users must open a ticket via [[groupware]] providing the MAC address, manufacturer/type, and serial number.