Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit for Windows 8.100.26866

The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) is a set of tools and documentation created by Microsoft Corporation for IT professionals who need to prepare, deploy, and evaluate Windows operating systems.

The kit includes a variety of tools, such as the Windows System Image Manager (SIM), which is used to create and modify answer files that automate the installation process, and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool, which enables IT professionals to customize Windows images offline.

Aside from these core tools, the ADK also provides Network Boot support, where IT professionals can boot client computers over a network to perform a complete installation of Windows to that device. They can also create custom drivers for their devices and simulate deployment scenarios to test the compatibility of their applications and hardware with new versions of Windows.

The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit provides IT professionals with a comprehensive set of tools to help them manage their Windows deployments quickly and efficiently. It enables them to save time, reduce errors, and improve overall system performance.