Learn more about MDT 2010 Update 1!

A new update for the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit is currently under development. This new version will provide new capabilities such as:

Support for System Center Configuration Manager R3’s OEM pre-staged media feature.
Support for Microsoft Office 2010.
A new “User-Driven Installation” (UDI) deployment method (formerly known as ‘Modena’) for System Center Configuration Manager, enabling end users to initiate an OS deployment through an easy-to-use wizard.
Improvements to the Deployment Workbench driver import process, detecting each driver’s true supported platforms.
Many bug fixes and other small improvements.

Want to know more about these new capabilities? You can find out more at next week’s MMS 2010 conference sessions:

BG01: MDT 2010 Update 1 + ConfigMgr 2007 OSD: Even More “Better Together”
Thursday, April 22 – 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
Veronese 2501A

OE01: Ask the Experts: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010
Tuesday, April 20 – 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Marco Polo 702

Want to be notified when the beta version of MDT 2010 Update 1 is available? Sign up today at the Connect website using the following instructions and you’ll receive an e-mail as soon as it is available:

1. Access http://connect.microsoft.com.

2. Sign on using any valid Live ID.

3. From the Connection Directory, find the “Solution Accelerators” connection.

4. Apply for the “Microsoft Deployment Toolkit” program. Approval is automatic.