Software:Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Initial release | August 2003 |
| Stable release | Build 8456 (6.3.8456.1000)
/ 25 January 2019[1] |
| Operating system |
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| Platform | x86 and x64[1] |
| Size | 20 MB[1] |
| Available in | English[1] |
| Type | System software |
| License | Freeware[1] |
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT; originally released as Business Desktop Deployment in August 2003[2][3]) is a free software package from Microsoft for automating the deployment of Windows 10, Server 2019 and older Windows Server and desktop operating systems.[4]
Overview
MDT can help build an automated installation source for deploying Windows operating systems from Windows 7, Windows 10 and Windows Server 2008 onwards, from either a single machine or a central server distribution tool, such as Windows Deployment Services (WDS) or System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).[5] Device drivers, Windows updates and software can be included with the build.[6][5]
All the software intended for installation (Operating System, drivers, updates and applications) are added to a pool of available software and packaged into deployment packages.[7] The Operating System and drivers to be included with this package are selected, and the administrator password, owner information, and product key are specified.[5][7][8] Microsoft Deployment Toolkit generates a custom Windows PE (Preinstallation Environment) image that allows client machines to install the assembled deployment packages over the network from the MDT server.[7][8] This Windows PE disk image can be burned to and booted from a CD, or booted with Windows Deployment Services. When selecting the package to deploy, software that has been included in the pool may also be selected for installation.[5]
Operation
The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) supports three types of deployments:[5] Zero Touch Installation (ZTI), Lite Touch Installation (LTI), and User Driven Installation (UDI). ZTI is a fully automated deployment scheme in which installation requires no user interaction whatsoever.[8] UDI deployments require full manual intervention to respond to every installation prompt, such as machine name, password or language setting.[9] ZTI and UDI deployments both require a Microsoft System Center infrastructure.[5] ZTI deployments require a persistent network connection to the distribution point.[8] LTI deployments require limited user interaction. An LTI deployment needs very little infrastructure, so it can be installed from a network share, or media using either a USB flash drive or an optical disc.[7]
See also
- Remote Installation Services
- Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (formerly known as SCCM or SMS)
- User State Migration Tool
- Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) (previously known as Windows Automated Installation Kit)
- Windows Deployment Services
- Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Download Page". https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=54259.
- ↑ Niehaus, Michael (22 Jan 2008). "A concise history of BDD". https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-blog-archive/a-concise-history-of-bdd/ba-p/706916.
- ↑ "Deploying fully patched Windows 10 computers: A guide for IT pros" (in en-us). 2020-12-30. https://techgenix.com/deploying-fully-patched-windows-10-computers/.
- ↑ Vigo, Jesus (July 5, 2016). "How to set up Microsoft Deployment Toolkit: Step by step" (in en). https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-microsoft-deployment-toolkit-step-by-step/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "Microsoft (August 2012). Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.". http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/3/a/b3a89fae-f7bf-4e7c-b208-223b991e9c30/Optional%20-%20MDT%202012%20Print-Ready%20Documentation.zip.
- ↑ Sharwood, Simon. "Microsoft automates Office 365 installs" (in en). https://www.theregister.com/2012/04/23/microsoft_deployment_toolkit_2012/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Microsoft (August 2012). Quick Start Guide for Lite Touch Installation.". http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/3/a/b3a89fae-f7bf-4e7c-b208-223b991e9c30/Optional%20-%20MDT%202012%20Print-Ready%20Documentation.zip.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Microsoft (August 2012). Quick Start Guide for Configuration Manager 2012.". http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/3/a/b3a89fae-f7bf-4e7c-b208-223b991e9c30/Optional%20-%20MDT%202012%20Print-Ready%20Documentation.zip.
- ↑ "Microsoft (August 2012). Quick Start Guide for User Driven Installation.". http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/3/a/b3a89fae-f7bf-4e7c-b208-223b991e9c30/Optional%20-%20MDT%202012%20Print-Ready%20Documentation.zip.
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