
Customize OOBE content specific to the organization.Įxisting device can also be quickly prepared for a new user with Windows Autopilot Reset. Create and auto-assign devices to configuration groups based on a device's profile. Restrict the Administrator account creation. Auto-enroll devices into MDM services, such as Microsoft Intune ( Requires an Azure AD Premium subscription for configuration). For more information about the differences between these two join options, see Introduction to device management in Azure Active Directory. Automatically join devices to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) or Active Directory (via Hybrid Azure AD Join). From the IT pro's perspective, the only interaction required from the end user is to connect to a network and to verify their credentials. From the user's perspective, it only takes a few simple operations to make their device ready to use. Windows Autopilot introduces a new approach. Traditionally, IT pros spend significant time building and customizing images that will later be deployed to devices. For more information, see Windows Autopilot software, networking, configuration, and licensing requirements. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration ManagerĪ supported version of Windows 11 or Windows 10 semi-annual channel is required to use Windows Autopilot. Once deployed, you can manage Windows devices with: For example, from Windows Pro to Windows Enterprise. Change the edition of Windows being used to support advanced features. Instead of re-imaging the device, your existing Windows installation can be transformed into a "business-ready" state that can: This version is preinstalled on the device, so you don't have to maintain custom images and drivers for every device model. When initially deploying new Windows devices, Windows Autopilot uses the OEM-optimized version of Windows client.
maximizes ease of use for all types of end users.
reduces the infrastructure required to maintain the devices.reduces the time IT spends on deploying, managing, and retiring devices.Using cloud-based services, Windows Autopilot: Windows Autopilot simplifies the Windows device lifecycle, for both IT and end users, from initial deployment to end of life. This solution enables an IT department to achieve the above with little to no infrastructure to manage, with a process that's easy and simple. You can also use Windows Autopilot to reset, repurpose, and recover devices. For more information about deploying HoloLens 2 with Autopilot, see Windows Autopilot for HoloLens 2. Windows Autopilot can be used to deploy Windows PCs or HoloLens 2 devices. Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use.