Get professional-level instruction on Windows 7 deployment toolsEnterprise-level operating system deployment is challenging and requires knowledge of specific tools. It is expected that Windows 7 will be extensively deployed in businesses worldwide. This comprehensive Sybex guide provides thorough coverage of the Microsoft deployment tools that were specifically created for Windows 7, preparing system administrators, MIS professionals, and corporate programmers to tackle the task effectively. Companies worldwide are expected to deploy Windows 7 as their enterprise operating system; system administrators and IT professionals need comprehensive instruction on Microsoft's deployment tools This complete guide provides clear, step-by-step instruction on installing, configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting deployment methods for each tool Covers the application compatibility toolkit, pre-installation environment, automated installation kit, system image manager, easy transfer, user state migration tool, Windows deployment service, deployment toolkit 2010, system center configuration manager, key management service, and volume activation management toolIllustrated with plenty of real-world scenarios, Mastering Windows Deployment provides the hands-on instruction you need to fully understand and use each deployment technology.

Aidan Finn, B.Sc., MCSE, MVP, has been working in IT since 1996. He is the leader of the Windows User Group in Ireland and speaks regularly at user group events and conferences about Windows Server, desktop management, virtualization, and System Center.

Darril Gibson has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1999 and holds a multitude of certifications including MCSE (NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003), MCITP (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and SQL Server), Security+, CISSP, and ITIL Foundations. He has written, coauthored, or contributed to more than a dozen books, and regularly consults and teaches on a wide variety of IT topics.

Kenneth van Surksum, Setup & Deployment MVP, has more than 10 years of experience in IT and in particular with deployment. He is a consultant from the Netherlands and teaches classes there as a Microsoft Certified Trainer.