Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 and DaRT–Configuring

In a previous post I told you about an exciting new feature of MDT 2012 – the ability to integrate Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit. In this post, for those of you who haven’t used this feature before, I’ll show you how to enable it. Read more of this post

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 and DaRT

One of the coolest new features in MDT 2012 is the ability to integrate  Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit (DaRT) 7  into the Lite Touch boot images generated on your MDT Deployment share.  If you haven’t seen DaRT, it is part of the The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), a suite of technologies available as a subscription for Software Assurance customers. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/products-and-technologies/mdop/default.aspx.

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Windows 7 Deployment training – Course 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments

Windows 7 deployment seems to the the hot topic these days. If you are responsible for planning and rolling out Windows 7, then this is a course you really should consider taking. This five-day instructor-led course is intended for desktop administrators who specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management . It is a great course for those interested in OS deployment.

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Windows 7 Deployment Using MDT . . . But Were Afraid To Ask

I find that one the the most common areas where clients tend to have questions – both in the classroom and when working at client sites – is related to automating the deployment of Windows 7. Everyone has questions about WAIK, MDT, and SCCM integration. Read more of this post