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Summary
This paper describes the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and how the tools included in the Windows ADK enable OEMs and IHVs to deliver outstanding hardware and software experiences on the Windows operating system.
Contents
Introduction to the Assessment and Deployment Kit....................................................................... 3 Benefits ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Consumers want quality ............................................................................................................... 3 Assessments help you improve quality ........................................................................................ 4 The Windows ADK helps you build what customers want ........................................................... 5 Get the Windows ADK ................................................................................................................. 5 Appendix A: Windows ADK contents ........................................................................................... 5 Appendix B: Related Windows kits .............................................................................................. 6 Copyright Information ...................................................................................................................... 6
Benefits
The Windows ADK maximizes consumer satisfaction by: Helping you to assess the overall experience of Windows, value-added software and drivers, and hardware configurations Providing detailed system data that can help identify the root causes of quality issues Reducing costs by revealing issues during development Developing, managing and deploying Windows images on test systems Comparing results from different computers or the same set of computers over time Generating feedback to improve the quality of products
rapid responsiveness of the system. Computers have to be not only quick and durable, but also be a delight to use. Consumers expect that a computer works just like any other consumerelectronics device in their home. They are expected to be always on, always connected, and support a wide variety of uses. In-store usage experiences for customers are critical. Often, customers form opinions of the responsiveness of a system within seconds, based on their experience in the store. Any delay in performance has an immediate negative impact and strongly affects future purchase decisions. The combination of Windows, software, and hardware defines the consumers experience, and all aspects of the computer must be responsive and beautiful. Delighting customers with a consistently reliable and high-performing system improves brand awareness, loyalty, and future purchase intent. Consumers share their great experiences with friends and positive experiences can be widely viewed across the Internet on review sites and social media.
Assessments are not intended to be used by Microsoft to define a specific quality bar or suggest a baseline performance. Instead, OEMs and IHVs make performance decisions according to their needs. While all computers that are certified by Microsoft must adhere to the quality standards defined by the Windows Hardware Certification Program, OEMs and IHVs can use assessments to evaluate quality and performance that exceeds this minimum bar. In previous Windows releases, multiple tools were available to measure quality, including Velocity Test Suite (VTS/VOS), Fundamental Quality Tools Suite (FQTS), and System Power and Performance Tools Suite (SPPTS). The Assessment toolkit combines the functionality from
previous performance-diagnostic tools into an integrated set of tools that is easier to use and provides broader, more meaningful results.
Deployment Tools
Tools to customize Windows images and to automate installation and image management. Includes Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management tool (DISM), Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM), Windows Help & Support customization tools, and User State Migration Tool (USMT). Tools to measure and optimize aspects of quality and performance of a computer. Includes Assessments, Windows Assessment Console (Windows AC) and Windows Assessment Services (Windows AS). Tools to analyze system and application performance. Includes Windows Performance Analyzer and Windows Performance Recorder. 5
Assessment Toolkit
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Description
Enables IT professionals to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying a new version of Windows or a new version of Internet Explorer. IT Professional tool that automates and manages the activation of Windows, Windows Server, and Office 2010. For more information
Assessment Tools Windows Assessment Console Windows Assessment Services Windows Performance Tools
Windows Performance Toolkit Deployment tools Application Compatibility Toolkit Deployment & Imaging Tools User State Migration Tool Volume Activation Management Tool Windows Preinstallation Environment
Copyright Information
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