The traditional OPKs for Windows and Office contain a wealth of technical information to address numerous scenarios; they are designed to meet the needs of the wide range of OEMs who build PCs. The Express Deployment Tool (EDT) works with OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) tools to provide streamlined deployments of typical PC configurations.
The Express Deployment Tool (EDT) makes it easier to install software quickly, and create a consistent and customized end-user experience.
With its wizard-based interface and simplified process of preinstallation, the EDT is designed to help system builders realize all the benefits of the traditional OPK in a fraction of the time.
Using the EDT to set up the Reference PC takes approximately 1 - 2 hours. Once the Reference PC has been created, centralized deployment of any image onto new PCs takes less than 10 minutes.
To run the Express Deployment Tool, you will need the OPK tools and the bits for the software that you want to install.
If you downloaded the EDT prior to June 30, we recommend that you upgrade to version 1.1.0 now.
EDT version 1.1.0 is available for download in English. The tool is expected to be available for additional languages in November 2011.
Download version 1.1.0 of the Express Deployment Tool .zip 20.2 MB
Express Deployment Tool version 1.1.0 supports system builder preinstallation of:
- Windows 7
- Service Pack 1 for Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Microsoft Office 2010
- PC Essentials
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Internet Explorer 9 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Remote update and notification (automatic update of the EDT)
EDT version 1.1.0 also includes the following improvements:
- Removed EULA requirement if Windows Live Essentials is added to the image
- Fixed the “no drive selected” error during Windows 7 Copy process
- Added <UserAgent>MASB</UserAgent> to AutoUnattend.xml
- Greatly reduces the time required to install and deploy Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Office 2010, PC Essentials, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Internet Explorer 9.
- Wizard-based interface consolidates and simplifies the preinstallation process allowing system builders to quickly and easily create a quality PC with a customized user experience.
- Reduces deployment complexity and decreases the learning curve to create a robust solution that deploys without user input during the installation process and includes hard drive recovery, the complete PC Essentials software stack, and rapid deployment method.
- Can help system builders increase end-user satisfaction and ultimately grow their business.
Note Partners with high deployment volumes or those with extensive customization requirements may want to explore using the Rapid Deployment Method.
