Windows 7 Deployment

If you have postponed upgrading to Vista, or have not yet implemented Server 2008, it is time to start planning the next steps.

Windows 7 has major changes in the deployment process compared to XP:

1. Different image structure
2. Re-designed Sysprep
3. New license activation process
4. Offline image servicing
5. Different partitioning
6. New user profiles.

Windows 7 also comes with updated deployment tools:

• Windows Deployment Services on Server 2008 R2
• Windows Automated Installation Kit for Windows 7
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
• System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2
• User State Migration Tool 4.0
• Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5

We have hands-on practical experience of Vista and Windows 7 deployment and can help you with your Windows 7 rollout. We can: automate the OS image deployment; build the packages for software distribution; and help you configure the desktop with Group Policy Preferences.

We can also provide you with a completely managed OS deployment service.

If you would like more information about upgrading to Windows 7 please contact us.