This topic provides information on the key feature changes in two deployment tools: Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) and Windows Deployment Services.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is the recommended process and toolset to automate desktop and server deployment. For more information on MDT 2010, which can be used to deploy Windows 7, see the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
Deployment Tools for Windows 7
Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK)
New Features in the Windows AIK
What's New in Windows Deployment Services
What are the major changes?
The following changes are available in Windows Server® 2008 R2 and in Windows® 7 with Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT):
Windows PowerShell Cmdlets for Group Policy: Ability to manage Group Policy from the Windows PowerShell™ command line and to run PowerShell scripts during logon and startup
Group Policy Preferences: Additional types of preference items
Starter Group Policy Objects: Improvements to Starter GPOs
Administrative Template Settings: Improved user interface and additional policy settings
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