Windows Assessment Toolkit Technical Reference

Windows Assessment Toolkit Technical Reference contains assessments that measure the quality of a running operating system or a set of components with regard to performance, reliability, and functionality.

Assessments	A combination of .xml and binary files that induce a specific set of states on a computer, measure and record the activity, and preserve the recorded results. The results often include diagnostics and remediation information that help you determine areas that need additional investigation and corrective action.
Assessment Platform Command-line Syntax	Syntax for consistently running and displaying jobs, assessments, and results.