Windows PE and Cisco ISE authentication This blog entry is intended to assist you when implementing a Cisco ISE next generation network across the organisation. Without ISE profiles the SCCM Task Sequence will fail to connect to Distribution Points and the MDT database. UNC paths are blocked and network access is restricted. Cisco ISE by design will restrict network access to prevent unauthorized clients from simply plugging their equipment into the network and being routed like a authorised client. Computer and User Authentication (explain in detailed section) Cisco ISE profiles should be implemented in two ways; Cisco ISE profiles via Group Policy for domain joined systems, and to bake ISE profiles into the SCCM Boot Image. The guide below will explain how to implement both configuration setups. Tutorial - WinPE Microsoft has detailed the two XML files required to achieve User Authentication when in WinPE here Create an XML called "EthernetLANProfile.xml" conta...