How to deploy Windows 10 using Configuration Manager
Introduction to the topic and provide a disclaimer about the pre-release nature.
Prerequisites
Upgrade vs Refresh
Use this section to decide whether to perform a refresh (wipe and reload the operating system on a computer) or upgrade an existing operating system. While the upgrade scenario is not new, the technology behind it has greatly improved. Upgrade can be much faster than a refresh, maintains applications, doesn’t require the User State Migration Tool for restoring user data and settings, and is more resilient to problems via its built-in rollback mechanism.
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Use upgrade when:
You want to preserve currently installed applications, drivers, user data, and settings.
You want operating system installation to be much faster
You want robust rollback functionality
Use refresh when:
You want to start fresh with a new operating system.
You don’t care about installed applications and drivers.
You don’t care about the user data or settings, or you are will use the User State Migration Tool to restore user data and settings.
Upgrade |
Refresh |
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|---|---|---|
Applications |
Preserved |
Wiped |
Drivers |
Preserved |
Wiped |
User data |
Preserved |
Must use the User State Migration Tool |
Settings |
Preserved |
Must use the User State Migration Tool |
Windows ADK dependency |
There are no dependencies on the Windows ADK. This scenario uses a package with content and a task sequence. |
Must use Windows 10 ADK |