Windows Deployment Options
Applies To: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
These topics describe additional Windows® deployment options and customization scenarios.
In This Section
Describes considerations for deploying to computers that are based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). |
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Describes methods to deploy different drive configurations, including hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and virtual hard drives (VHDs). |
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Describes how to create and deploy virtual hard disks (VHDs) that have native-boot capabilities. |
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Describes common networking scenarios and how to implement them in unattended installations. |
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Describes methods of adding and configuring device drivers. |
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Describes methods of adding language packs and language interface packs (LIPs). |
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Describes Oobe.xml, which is a content file that is used to collect text and images for customizing Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE), the OEM First Run application, and ISP Signup. |
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Describes how to enter a product key and how to activate Windows. |
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Describes methods of managing battery life on different hardware and software platforms. |
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Describes how to add help topics, support information, and contact information. |
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Describes servicing strategies, including customization during installation, offline servicing, and online servicing (audit mode). |
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Describes audit mode, which enables you to customize a Windows installation without configuring the user interface pages of OOBE. |
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Describes how to enable and disable the built-in Administrator account, which helps you run programs and apps as an administrator. |
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Describes considerations when deploying Server editions of Windows. |
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You can speed up the initial performance of your computer for the end user by adding a trusted image identifier to Windows® Defender. Windows Defender is a Microsoft® application that can help to prevent, remove, and quarantine malware and spyware. |
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Windows 8.1 includes features that improve the user experience with premium high density display panels such as 1920x1080 displays that have about 200 DPI and 150% scaling, and 2560x1440 and 3200x1800 displays that have 225-275DPI and 200% scaling. |
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Describes the PAE/NX/SSE2 processor requirements for Windows 8 installations. |
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Describes how IT Professionals can deploy .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8. |