Mastering Windows 7 Deployment

Get professional-level instruction on Windows 7 deployment tools Enterprise-level operating system deployment is challenging and requires knowledge of specific tools. It is expected that Windows 7 will be extensively deployed in businesses worldwide. This comprehensive Sybex guide provides thorough coverage of the Microsoft deployment tools that were specifically created for Windows 7, preparing system administrators, MIS professionals, and corporate programmers to tackle the task effectively. Companies worldwide are expected to deploy Windows 7 as their enterprise operating system; system administrators and IT professionals need comprehensive instruction on Microsoft s deployment tools This complete guide provides clear, step-by-step instruction on planning, installing, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting deployment methods for each tool Covers the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit, Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), Windows PE, Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK), Windows System Image Manager (WSIM), Easy Transfer, User State Migration Toolkit (USMT), Windows Deployment Services, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, System Center Configuration Manager, Key Management Service, and Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Illustrated with plenty of real-world scenarios, Mastering Windows Deployment provides the hands-on instruction you need to fully understand and use each deployment technology.

Get professional-level instruction on Windows 7 deploymenttoolsEnterprise-level operating system deployment is challenging andrequires knowledge of specific tools. It is expected that Windows 7will be extensively deployed in businesses worldwide. Thiscomprehensive Sybex guide provides thorough coverage of theMicrosoft deployment tools that were specifically created forWindows 7, preparing system administrators, MIS professionals, andcorporate programmers to tackle the task effectively.* Companies worldwide are expected to deploy Windows 7 as theirenterprise operating system; system administrators and ITprofessionals need comprehensive instruction on Microsoft'sdeployment tools* This complete guide provides clear, step-by-step instruction onplanning, installing, configuring, deploying, and troubleshootingdeployment methods for each tool* Covers the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit,Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), Windows PE, WindowsAutomated Installation Kit (WAIK), Windows System Image Manager(WSIM), Easy Transfer, User State Migration Toolkit (USMT), WindowsDeployment Services, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, SystemCenter Configuration Manager, Key Management Service, and VolumeActivation Management Tool (VAMT)Illustrated with plenty of real-world scenarios, MasteringWindows Deployment provides the hands-on instruction you needto fully understand and use each deployment technology.

Introduction.Chapter 1: Does Your Hardware Measure Up?Chapter 2: Evaluating Applications for Windows 7 Compatibility.Chapter 3: Installing Windows 7: Meet the Panther.Chapter 4: Cloning the Panther: Automating Windows 7 Installation.Chapter 5: Migrating the Existing User Data.Chapter 6: Windows Deployment Services: The Basics.Chapter 7: WDS from the Client's View.Chapter 8: Tweaking Your WDS Server.Chapter 9: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010.Chapter 10: MDT's Client Wizard.Chapter 11: Fine-Tuning MDT Deployments.Chapter 12: Zero Touch Installations.Chapter 13: Taking Advantage of Volume Licensing.Appendix: The Bottom Line.Chapter 1: Does Your Hardware Measure Up?Chapter 2: Evaluating Applications for Windows 7 Compatibility.Chapter 3: Installing Windows 7: Meet the Panther.Chapter 4: Cloning the Panther: Automating Windows 7 Installation.Chapter 5: Migrating the Existing User Data.Chapter 6: Windows Deployment Services: The Basics.Chapter 7: WDS from the Client's View.Chapter 8: Tweaking Your WDS Server.Chapter 9: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010.Chapter 10: MDT's Client Wizard.Chapter 11: Fine-Tuning MDT Deployments.Chapter 12: Zero Touch Installations.Chapter 13: Maintenance and Monitoring.Index.