Understand, troubleshoot and repair issues with local Windows installations, automating the OS deployment and configuring updates via WSUS and Windows Intune. When tasked with deploying Windows operating systems, there can seem to be an overwhelming amount of tools and techniques to learn to master this process. Whether you are installing a new Windows operating system locally, or looking to deploy a customized build to 1000s of devices in your network, you will need to understand how to do this successfully and reliably. This book steps up through local installations and upgrades through to Lite Touch deployments using WDS and MDT, and then to Zero Touch installations using Microsoft System Center. Management of updates to Windows is also covered, using both on-premises technologies and cloud-based services. In this book you’ll learn how to decide between local installation types, perform upgrades, use automation techniques to deploy images and how to maintain Windows throughout the operational phase of the lifecycle. What You'll LearnInstall Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 locallyPerform upgrades locally on a Windows PC, including migrating data and user profilesDeploy operating systems using Lite Touch techniquesDeploy operating systems using Zero Touch technologiesMaintain on-premises and devices not connected to the company network by using WSUS and Windows IntuneWho This Book Is ForIT pros including IT support personnel and system administrators. This book will also be of interest to Windows experts and power users.