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What Microsoft Windows Autopilot Does
Windows Autopilot , a part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager , is a collection of technologies to set up and pre-configure new devices prior to shipping , delivering a device ready for use by your employees . Use Windows Autopilot to reset , repurpose , and recover existing devices for assignment to new users ( or to quickly get devices back in business in a break / fix scenario ). As a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider ( CSP ), Lenovo acts as the hub for a unique range of managed services that complement and enhance the value of the Microsoft Cloud Services your people use every day . services to deploy Windows , IT teams can expect to build a custom image for each device upon arrival – gathering drivers , policies , and apps – then maintain the custom images and drivers for every model in use .
Often , images are deployed to devices months after the build , creating further work for the IT staff who may need to patch the image for vulnerabilities . Lenovo offers an unmatched level of guidance and professional support , helping easily deploy devices with Windows Autopilot no matter where your organization is on its Modern IT journey . p
Lenovo and Windows Autopilot remove the lengthy configuration and deployment process from IT ’ s task list . By enabling devices to be shipped in a businessready state from the factory , your IT group no longer has to physically touch the device . Microsoft Windows Autopilot leverages the preinstalled Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM ) optimized version of Windows 10 when initially deploying a new device , converting it to a business-ready state by applying settings and policies , installing apps , and ensuring the correct edition of Windows 10 is in use . Without these
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