Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Team Blog : Microsoft Deployment, General Information

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 Update 1 is now Available

msdeployment — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:21:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the release of our first update to Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 (MDT 2008). We have added two major features: OEM preload scenarios for Lite Touch Installation and Zero Touch Installation with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and a new management pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007 SP1. Minor updates include bug fixes and design changes to override driver platforms as well as the ability to inject all drivers into Windows PE.

Get MDT 2008 Update 1 and the new Quick Start Guides from the Download Center. All of the latest documentation can be found within updated and searchable help files. However, if you would like a full collection of the Word documents, download it here.

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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 Source Code Released

msdeployment — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:05:00 GMT

Source Code for Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 has been released

We have released Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 (build number 4.1.523.0) source code for customers and partners who want to make modifications, enhancements, or bug fixes to MDT’s components. Source Code is current as of the March 2008 release of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.

Source code for MDT 2008 can be downloaded from Microsoft download center: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117775

How to Receive Support for Microsoft Deployment

msdeployment — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We have received a number of emails and questions on how to receive support from Premier Support for Microsoft Deployment. There have been several of you who have been routed to the incorrect support person while trying to receive support for Microsoft Deployment. We apologize for your frustration and inconvenience.

To get routed to the correct support person, follow these instructions. Please note that support for Microsoft Deployment is done on via callback with response times generally ranging between 1 and 4 hours depending on the severity of your issue and the other issues in the queue.

To receive support:

a) Call the support number (1-800-936-3500) http://www.microsoft.com/services/microsoftservices/srv_premier.mspx) or

b) Submit a web incident http://support.microsoft.com/select/default.aspx?target=assistance&c1=508&

c) Clearly state that you have a BDD/MDT issue. (If you talk about deployment they will be routed to a different queue. ).

Thank you and please let us know if you have any problems receiving support in the future.