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Deep dives on Windows deployment, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, and security, written by the engineers doing the work.
Tag: Autopilot
October 1, 2026
Stale Windows Inventory Is a Security Problem
New hardware may not arrive on the approved baseline for its model. Windows builds, model-specific drivers, and firmware move forward while devices wait in
September 29, 2026
Windows Deployment Across Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Surface
Windows imaging deployment gets harder when Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Surface systems share the same staging bench. BootRunner gives VARs and resellers one guided
September 11, 2026
How to Prepare Windows PCs for Autopilot Before They Reach Your Customer
Windows Autopilot works best when the hardware arrives with a clean, current Windows installation and the correct supported model-specific drivers and firmware. For VARs
August 29, 2026
Looking for a Windows Deployment Tool? Here Are 10 Things VARs Should Know
The right Windows deployment tool must handle more than applying an image. VARs and resellers need reliable offline operation, hardware-aware deployment, secure preparation, repeatable
August 12, 2026
BootRunner vs Autopilot: Which Is Better for Your Business?
Autopilot provisions devices that already run Windows. BootRunner handles the imaging layer underneath. Where each one fits in a deployment workflow.