--- title: What's new in Windows 10 deployment description: Changes and new features related to Windows 10 deployment keywords: deployment, automate, tools, configure, news ms.mktglfcycl: deploy localizationpriority: high ms.prod: w10 ms.sitesec: library ms.pagetype: deploy author: greg-lindsay --- # What's new in Windows 10 deployment **Applies to** - Windows 10 This topic provides a summary of many new features and changes that are related to deploying Windows 10 in your organization. For a detailed list of changes to Windows 10 ITPro TechNet library content, see the [Online content change history](#online-content-change-history) section in this topic. For an all-up overview of new features in Windows 10, see [What's new in Windows 10](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/whats-new/index) ## Deployment solutions and tools ### MBR2GPT MBR2GPT.EXE converts a disk from Master Boot Record (MBR) to GUID Partition Table (GPT) partition style without modifying or deleting data on the disk. Previously, it was necessary to image, then wipe and reload a disk to change from MBR format to GPT. There are many benefits to converting the partition style of a disk to GPT, including the use of larger disk partitions, added data reliability, and faster boot and shutdown speeds. The GPT format also enables you to use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) which replaces the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) firmware interface. Security features of Windows 10 that require UEFI mode include: Secure Boot, Early Launch Anti-malware (ELAM) driver, Windows Trusted Boot, Measured Boot, Device Guard, Credential Guard, and BitLocker Network Unlock. For more information, see [MBR2GPT.EXE](mbr-to-gpt.md). ### Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) MDT build 884 is available, including support for: - Deployment and upgrade of Windows 10, version 1607 (including Enterprise LTSB and Education editions) and Windows Server 2016. - The Windows ADK for Windows 10, version 1607. - Integration with Configuration Manager version 1606. For more information about MDT, see the [MDT resource page](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/dn475741). ### Upgrade Readiness The Upgrade Readiness tool moved from public preview to general availability on March 2, 2017. Upgrade Readiness helps you ensure that applications and drivers are ready for a Windows 10 upgrade. The solution provides up-to-date application and driver inventory, information about known issues, troubleshooting guidance, and per-device readiness and tracking details. To use Upgrade Readiness, add it to an existing Operation Management Suite (OMS) workspace or sign up for a new OMS workspace with the Upgrade Readiness solution enabled. The development of Upgrade Readiness has been heavily influenced by input from the community the development of new features is ongoing. For more information about Upgrade Readiness, see the following topics: - [Windows Analytics blog](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/upgradeanalytics/) - [Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Readiness](manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-readiness.md) ### Update Compliance Update Compliance helps you to keep Windows 10 devices in your organization secure and up-to-date. Update Compliance is a solution built using OMS Logs and Analytics that provides information about installation status of monthly quality and feature updates. Details are provided about the deployment progress of existing updates and the status of future updates. Information is also provided about devices that might need attention to resolve issues. For more information about Update Compliance, see [Monitor Windows Updates with Update Compliance](../manage/update-compliance-monitor.md). ## Testing and validation guidance ### Windows 10 deployment proof of concept (PoC) The Windows 10 PoC guide enables you to test Windows 10 deployment in a virtual environment and become familiar with deployment tools such as MDT and Configuration Manager. The PoC guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using Hyper-V to create a virtual lab environment. The guide makes extensive use of Windows PowerShell to streamline each phase of the installation and setup. For more information, see the following guides: - [Step by step guide: Configure a test lab to deploy Windows 10](windows-10-poc.md) - [Deploy Windows 10 in a test lab using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit](windows-10-poc-mdt.md) - [Deploy Windows 10 in a test lab using System Center Configuration Manager](windows-10-poc-sc-config-mgr.md) ## Online content change history The following topics provide a change history for Windows 10 ITPro TechNet library content related to deploying and using Windows 10. [Change history for Deploy Windows 10](change-history-for-deploy-windows-10.md)
[Change history for Plan for Windows 10 deployment](../plan/change-history-for-plan-for-windows-10-deployment.md)
[Change history for Manage and update Windows 10](../manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md)
[Change history for Keep Windows 10 secure](../keep-secure/change-history-for-keep-windows-10-secure.md)