Configure and deploy an image (Industry 8.1)

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7/8/2014

Review how to configure and deploy a Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (Industry 8.1) image to a device.

This section describes how to configure and deploy a Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry (Industry 8.1) image to a device. Industry 8.1 includes specific features for enabling commercial device applications. It contains flexible deployment and servicing solutions, including secure remote management.

In this section

  • Add lockdown features to your image
    Describes how to use Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM) to configure an answer file to add lockdown features to your image during installation or deployment, and how to add lockdown features to your image after installation by using Control Panel.
  • Brand a device
    Describes how to suppress Windows brand elements and replace many elements with your own corporate brand elements.
  • Edit an answer file
    Describes how to create your answer file from scratch or change it before OOBE to further customize your device’s image.
  • Deploy to a device
    Describes how to use the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) to deploy your image to a device.
  • Deploy to multiple devices
    Describes how to mass deploy images that contain Unified Write Filter (UWF) and use Configuration Manager to configure devices, manage devices, and update devices that are protected by Unified Write Filter (UWF).