There are many Operating System Deployment Scenarios in Configuration Manager that you can choose from depending on your environment and the purpose for the operating system installation. For example, you can partition and format an existing computer with a new version of Windows or upgrade Windows to the latest version. To help you determine the deployment method that meets your needs, review Scenarios to deploy enterprise operating systems. You can choose from the following operating system deployment scenarios:
* Upgrade Windows to the latest version
* Refresh an existing computer with a new version of Windows
* Install a new version of Windows on a new computer (bare metal)
* Replace an existing computer and transfer settings
