Now Available: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Beta 1
The next version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) —version 2012— is now available for beta download. To participate in the beta program, register for MDT 2012 Beta 1 at Microsoft Connect.
MDT is the recommended process and toolset to automate large-scale server deployments. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 Beta 1 rides the next wave of System Center releases with support for System Center Configuration Manager 2012. For Lite Touch installations, MDT 2012 Beta 1 improves the overall client-side user experience, while also providing behind-the-scenes enhancements for partitioning, UEFI, and user state migration. These features, combined with many small enhancements, bug fixes, and a smooth and simple upgrade process, make MDT 2012 Beta 1 more reliable and flexible than ever.
Key benefits include:
- Fully leverages the capabilities provided by System Center Configuration Manager 2012 for OS deployment
- Improved Lite Touch user experience and functionality
- A smooth and simple upgrade process for all existing MDT users
New features include:
For System Center Configuration Manager customers:
- Support for Configuration Manager 2012 (while still supporting Configuration Manager 2007)
For Lite Touch Installation:
- More flexible partitioning
- Enhanced client-side user experience
- Integrated UEFI deployment capabilities
- New “Deploy to VHD” scenario
For all customers:
- Improved user state migration process
- Many small enhancements and bug fixes
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