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| Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit |
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| a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely run in small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of agent software |
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| Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit |
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Data collection and inventory: Compatibility evaluators can be deployed to network clients to collect an installed applications inventory, and identify compatibility issues related to Windows Internet Explorer®, User Account Control, security updates, and components that are depreciated in the Windows 7 operating system.
Detailed Analysis: Rationalize and prioritize the data and inventory collected to determine and manage issues and mitigations related to application compatibility.
Compatibility mitigation: ACT provides a number of tools to use to create mitigation packages to address compatibility issues.
Application programming interfaces (APIs) for independent software vendors (ISVs): ACT supports a software development kit (SDK) that provides extensibility through a set of application programming interfaces ( API) for independent software vendors (ISV) and non-Microsoft applications. This also includes a Web service that can be used to retrieve the latest compatibility data.
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| Microsoft Deployment Toolkit |
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| a collection of guidance material and tools to help produce repeatable and scalable desktop deployment solutions based upon Lite Touch and Zero Touch technologies |
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| to create and manage a WIM file |
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| an XML file that stores the answers for a series of graphical user interface (GUI) dialog boxes. The answer file for Windows Setup is generally named Unattend.xml. You can create and modify this answer file by using Windows SIM. The Oobe.xml answer file is used to customize Windows Welcome, which starts after Windows Setup, and during the first system startup |
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| Windows Optional Component Setup (OCSetup) |
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| Add system features. System files that are provided as .msi or .exe files can only be installed online using OCSetup. These .msi and .exe files cannot be installed offline with DISM. DISM can install only .cab, .msu, and .inf files. |
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| Driver Package Installer (DPInst) |
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| Add drivers for detected hardware. DPInst will selectively install non-boot critical drivers only if the hardware is present or if the driver package is a better match for the device. DPInst will not install a driver if the hardware is not detected. |
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| Windows Update Standalone installer (WUSA) |
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| Add .msu files. WUSA can be used to install Windows service packs. Service packs cannot be installed in offline servicing and must be installed in online servicing. |
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| Language Pack Setup (LPKSetup) |
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| Add or remove language packs. When you add language packs using the LPKSetup, the licensing requirements are verified. You will be alerted if you are running a single-language edition of Windows and cannot install additional language packs. |
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| Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) |
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a collection of tools and documentation designed to help IT professionals deploy Windows. Highly customized environments are ideal for using Windows AIK, because its tools can be used to configure many deployment options, and they provide a high degree of flexibility. Depending on your business needs, you can choose to use all or part of the resources available in this installation kit.
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| Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) User’s Guide |
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| Component Platform Interface (CPI) Reference |
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| Windows® Unattended Setup Reference |
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| Windows® Unattended Setup Reference |
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| Provides comprehensive coverage of all the customizable settings in the Windows Unattend.xml file. |
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| Step-by-Step: Basic Windows Deployment for IT Professionals |
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| Step-by-Step: Basic Windows Deployment for IT Professionals (stepbystep_itpro) |
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| Provides basic instructions on building an end-to-end deployment. This guide is ideal for new users who want to learn the basics of Windows deployment. |
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| User State Migration Tool (USMT) |
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| A tool used to migrate user data from a previous Windows operating system to Windows 7. |
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| Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) |
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| This tool enables network administrators and other IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the Windows volume activation process for computers in their organization. The VAMT can manage volume activation using multiple activation keys (MAKs) or the Windows Key Management Service (KMS). |
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The International Settings Configuration Tool (Intlcfg.exe) is used to change the language and locale, fonts, and input settings of a Windows image. In Windows 7, the functionality of this tool is included as part of the DISM tools.
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PEimg.exe is the command-line tool for creating and modifying Windows PE images. The functionality of this tool is included as part of the DISM tools in the Windows AIK 2.0 release.
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| Package Manager is used offline to install, remove, or update Windows packages. The functionality of this tool is now included as part of the DISM tools. Package Manager is included in all Windows installations, and you can continue to use existing scripts that call Package Manager. However, it is recommended that you update your environment to support DISM for all Windows 7 installations. |
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PostReflect.exe is used to reflect all boot-critical device drivers out of the driver store in an offline image. In Windows AIK 2.0, the functionality of this tool is built into the Sysprep command. This tool is not available with this release of the Windows AIK.
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| Features provided by the full WDS role |
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PXE boot services
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) tools
The ability for the client to select which image to install from a presented list
Unicast and multicast deployments
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| WDS consists of two role services |
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| Deployment Server and Transport Server |
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| a 59-pin electrical connector generally used for computer video cards. It provides two DVI or VGA outputs on a single connector. |
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