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Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) Archive

Brief Description
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. The support status of earlier versions is outlined here.

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Quick Details
Version:4.2
Date Published:9/8/2009
Language:English
Download Size:571 KB - 20.7 MB*
*Download size depends on selected download components.

Overview

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 is the latest supported version of MDT, formerly known as Business Desktop Deployment (BDD). MDT 2010 replaces all prior versions of MDT and BDD. It provides support for deployment of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. MDT 2010 is the upgrade path for users of older versions.

Click here to download MDT 2010.

Microsoft continues to support the previous version of MDT—Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 Update 1. Customers still using MDT 2008 Update 1 can download the files from this page.

These versions of MDT and BDD are no longer available for download and are no longer supported by Microsoft:

  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008, March 2008 release

  • Microsoft Deployment, November 2007 release

  • Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Update 2, March 2008 release

  • Business Desktop Deployment 2007 Patch 1, May 2007 release

  • Business Desktop Deployment 2007, January 2007 release

  • Business Desktop Deployment 2.5, August 2005 release


Note If you are upgrading from a previous version of Microsoft Deployment, follow the instructions available here in order to preserve the deployment point configuration.

For more information on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, see Microsoft Deployment Toolkit on TechNet.

Send requests, questions, or feedback to us directly at SATfdbk@microsoft.com.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP
  • MMC 3.0 is required to run the Workbench and view the documentation on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP.

    • Note MMC 3.0 is included in Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2 and in Windows Vista.
  • Windows Script Host (WSH) 5.6.

  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit relies on several Windows deployment tools. After installation of the microsoftdeploymenttoolkit.msi and start-up of the Deployment Workbench, the user can choose to automatically download and install the following major tools from the Components:

    • Windows Automated Installation Kit

    • Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0.2

    • User State Migration Tool 3.0.1

    • MSXML 6.0
  • Microsoft Office Word or Word Viewer (available as a free download) can be used to view Word documents

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Instructions

  1. To start the download, select a file from the list of Files in this Download and then click Download.

  2. To run the .msi file from its current location, click Run.

    • Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms.

    • Follow the steps in the installation process to complete the installation.

    • To start Deployment Workbench, look in All Programs in the Start menu for Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.

  3. Or, to save the .msi file to your computer for later installation, click Save.
  4. Save the contents of the .zip file to your computer by clicking Open and then extracting the guidance to the location of your choice.

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Additional Information

Solution Accelerators are free, scenario-based guides and automations designed to help IT Professionals who are proactively planning, deploying, and operating IT systems using Microsoft products and technologies. Solution Accelerator scenarios focus on security and compliance, management and infrastructure, and communication and collaboration.

Get the Solution Accelerator Notifications Newsletter

Subscribe to the Solution Accelerator Notifications newsletter so that you can stay informed about new Solution Accelerator releases and updates. The newsletter covers such areas of interest as

  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Security, Data Protection, & Recovery
  • Deployment
  • Operations & Management

You may also receive invitations to participate in accelerator development via beta programs and customer surveys. Solution Accelerator Notifications is currently available in English only.

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Files in This Download

The links in this section correspond to separate files available in this download. Download the files most appropriate for you.
File Name:File Size

Getting Started with MDT 2008 Update 1.zip

571 KB

MicrosoftDeploymentToolkit_x64.msi

8.1 MB

MicrosoftDeploymentToolkit_x86.msi

8.1 MB

Optional - MDT Print-Ready Documentation.zip

3.9 MB

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What Others Are Downloading

Others who downloaded Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) Archive also downloaded:
  1. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010
  2. Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
  3. Windows Deployment Services Step-by-Step Guide
  4. Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2
  5. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Implementation Guide

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