What is MDT imaging?

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a software package primarily used to deploy images to a large number of physical machines. MDT, unlike its big brother System Configuration Manager (SCCM), is a free product by Microsoft and is relatively simple to use.

What is MDT computer?

About MDT. MDT is a unified collection of tools, processes, and guidance for automating desktop and server deployment. You can use it to create reference images or as a complete deployment solution. MDT supports the deployment of Windows 10, as well as Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server.

Do you need WDS for MDT?

MDT uses two ways to connect to the server over the network, USB key, and PXE. Pre-execution Environment (PXE) requires the use of a Windows Server configured with the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) role. The good thing is that MDT has a provision for creating it’s boot sources built-in.

Does SCCM use MDT?

MDT once installed, can be integrated with SCCM to provide more rich features related to operating system deployment.

How big is the MDT file in Windows 10?

File Size: 20.6 MB. 20.1 MB. The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a free tool for automating Windows and Windows Server operating system deployment, leveraging the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10. Version 8456 was released on January 25th 2019 and is the latest current version.

What kind of operating system do I need for MDT?

MDT requires the following components: Any of the following operating systems: Windows 7. Windows 8 Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10 Windows PowerShell Microsoft .NET Framework

Why do we need MDT for image deployment?

We will prepare for this by creating an MDT deployment share that is used solely for image deployment. Separating the processes of creating reference images from the processes used to deploy them in production allows greater control of on both processes.

What do I need to create a reference image for MDT?

The MDT_BA account will be created next. When creating a reference image, you need an account for MDT. The MDT build account is used for Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) to connect to MDT01.