This document discusses using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 Update 1 to automate Windows deployment. It covers setting up WDS with or without Active Directory, using WDS for basic bare metal deployments, and extending WDS capabilities with MDT 2012 U1 for advanced driver provisioning, application deployment, and customizations. The document recommends using WDS as-is for simple single image deployments, and extending it with MDT 2012 U1 for more complex scenarios requiring additional customization. Resources for training, videos and books on these topics are also provided.