Download details: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008

 

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008

Brief Description

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 is the next version of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. It is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. This release includes updates to support Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 in addition to previously supported platforms.

 

Version: 4.1

Date Published: 3/21/2008

Language: English

Download Size: 241 KB - 60.6 MB Download size depends on selected download components.

Overview

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 unifies the tools and processes required for desktop and server deployment into a common deployment console and collection of guidance. The fourth generation deployment accelerator adds integration with recently released Microsoft deployment technologies to create a single path for image creation and automated installation. MDT’s tools and end-to-end guidance reduce deployment time, standardize desktop and server images, limit service disruptions, reduce post-deployment help desk costs, and improve security and ongoing configuration management.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit technologies eliminate interaction time required to install desktop and server operating systems. Interaction at the targeted computer may take a few moments using the Lite Touch Installation (LTI) method or it can be completely automated using Zero Touch Installation (ZTI). Zero Touch Installation utilizes Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 or Systems Management Server 2003 with the Operating System Deployment Feature Pack. Lite Touch Installation can be used when software distribution tools are not in place.
Microsoft Deployment Tookit 2008 also uses Configuration Manager 2007’s stand-alone media-initiated operating system deployment feature. This release offers project management guidance for all deployment roles and separates technical documentation for the products and technologies to facilitate automation tasks.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 enables deployment of the following Microsoft products:

• Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate (32 and 64 bit) RTM and SP1
• Office Professional, Professional Plus, Enterprise, and Ultimate 2007
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2003 R2 (32 and 64 bit)
• Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (32 and 64 bit) or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Choosing the Right Version
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 is offered in two versions to support Solution Accelerator component installation on x64 or x86 hosts. Select the version that corresponds with your host hardware type. Both versions of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit support deployment of x86 and x64 Windows operating systems.
The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Quick Start Guides are available as a separate download on this page for those who want to quickly evaluate MDT by viewing condensed, step-by-step instructions for using it to install Windows operating systems.
The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 Informational Materials file also is available as a separate download on this page for anyone who wants to learn more about the accelerator before downloading the full package. It includes a Getting Started Guide and Release Notes.

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Download details: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008