Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit

The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) is a collection of tools and resources provided by Microsoft Corporation for Windows deployment, assessment, and management. The ADK includes a variety of utilities, such as Windows System Image Manager, Deployment Image Servicing and Management, User State Migration Tool, and more, to help IT professionals create custom Windows images and deploy them to multiple devices.

The ADK also provides tools for assessment and testing of hardware and software compatibility with Windows. These tools provide insight into potential issues that may arise during deployment or use of Windows on specific devices or within specific environments.

• Windows System Image Manager: tool used for creating and managing custom Windows images.
• Deployment Image Servicing and Management: used to service and modify Windows images.
• User State Migration Tool: used for migrating user data in a Windows deployment.
• Windows Performance Toolkit: provides tools for measuring system performance, troubleshooting slow applications, etc.

The ADK is provided free of charge by Microsoft Corporation, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. The toolkit is designed for use by IT professionals, technical users, or system administrators who are responsible for deploying and managing Windows devices.