Automating Windows deployments saves time and ensures all computers are set up exactly the same way. The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a free tool made by Microsoft to help IT workers install Windows 10 and Windows 11 on many computers at once. By using MDT, you do not have to sit in front of every computer with a USB drive to click through setup screens manually. Instead, you can use automated rules to push the software over a network.
Note: Microsoft has officially retired MDT support, but many teams still use it for older systems, while others use newer cloud tools like Windows Autopilot for Windows 11. What is the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit?
MDT is a free set of tools that lets you build a master plan for installing Windows. Think of it like a recipe or an instruction booklet for building flat-pack furniture. You tell MDT which version of Windows to use, which drivers the computers need, and what software to install. To make MDT work, you need a few main ingredients:
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