SmartDeploy vs. Microsoft Configuration Manager
SmartDeploy lets you create a single golden Windows image and deploy it to any on-site or remote PC. Unlike complex software like Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), SmartDeploy’s guided interface and built-in features make computer imaging a simple and seamless process.
See how SmartDeploy and Microsoft Configuration Manager compare
Microsoft Configuration Manager
Part of the Microsoft Intune family, ConfigMgr (previously known as SCCM*) is an on-prem endpoint management solution. To reimage devices, ConfigMgr needs to be manually configured with WDS and MDT. Technically demanding, using it requires time, expertise, and added operating costs.
*System Center Configuration Manager
SmartDeploy
With SmartDeploy’s imaging solution, you can streamline and automate workflows right away. Deploy your custom Windows golden image, apps, and drivers to any PC in your environment. Whether users are on-prem or remote, you can reimage, provision, and troubleshoot devices with ease.
Deploy an image with SmartDeploy in minutes
SmartDeploy | Microsoft Configuration | |
|---|---|---|
Quick-start videos |
|
|
OS deployment |
| Yes (via WDS/MDT)* |
Windows OS image capture |
| Yes (via MDT) |
Out-of-box integration with |
|
|
Additional training recommended |
|
|
Additional configuration |
|
|
Additional infrastructure costs |
|
|
Wizard-driven automation |
|
|
Prebuilt driver package library |
|
|
Technical support |
|
|
*WDS = Windows Deployment Services
MDT = Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
How it works
Set up, update, and manage endpoints with greater flexibility and ease. Flexible layers enable you to manage the OS, applications, drivers, and user data independently from each other rather than baking everything into a locked image.
Meet some of our customers
Learn how businesses from startups to global leaders use SmartDeploy to streamline their endpoint management.
“Don’t have to learn SCCM or MDT. You’re up and running deploying images in an afternoon. Guides and wizards walk you through the entire process. Driver packs make adding drivers to your golden image a breeze.”
RYAN C.
Senior Systems Engineer
“SmartDeploy has made our image deployment so easy from what it used to be. Our organization used to use SCCM and starting as a novice in terms of enterprise image deployment, SmartDeploy was very easy to pick up and use right away. Almost all our issues of driver mismatching, software errors, and configuration errors disappeared due to SmartDeploy’s driver packs and easy-to-use task sequences when booting and logging into the computers for the first time.”
BRENDEN C.
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
The new industry standard
SmartDeploy is an award-winning solution with a proven track record helping IT teams become more effective and efficient. We think the results speak for themselves.
3 million+
machines deployed
13 years
in business
3,200+
global customers
4.8 stars
on G2 and Capterra
One platform, endless use cases
SmartDeploy is your one-stop shop for PC provisioning and lifecycle management.
Computer imaging
Build and maintain a single Windows golden image, regardless of PC make or model
PC refreshes
Keep all your users files and settings consistent while rolling out new hardware
Application management
Deploy, update, and patch applications zero-touch to any endpoint
Windows updates
Push periodic updates or centrally manage entire migrations for local and remote PCs
Device setup
Seamlessly roll out images, drivers, and applications to entirely new devices
PC break-fixes
Reimage the operating system layer without affecting applications or user data
Resources
Ready to make the switch?
SmartDeploy is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation. The use of Microsoft Configuration Manager on this page is for comparison purposes only. Information last updated: 12/21/2022