Thanks to new file-based imaging tools and a more componentized architecture, Windows Vista will be the easiest to deploy version of Windows ever created.

Image-based setup. Windows Vista will install on a new PC in less than 20 minutes, according to Microsoft.

Windows Imaging (WIM) images. The new Windows Vista image format allows you to distribute an entire Windows installation in a single, compressed file.

New WinPE environment. The Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) has been dramatically updated in Windows Vista to support both 32-bit and 64-bit computers, and can now run from a USB key or RAM drive.

User Assistance. A new User Assistance feature reduces support costs by allowing users to fix problems with built-in diagnostics. Windows Vista detects, diagnoses, and helps users with common problems.

Remote Assistance improvements. A new version of Remote Assistance adds built-in diagnostics support and can maintain a remote connection through a reboot.

Improved Windows Event logs. The new Event logs in Windows Vista are based on XML and can be viewed and filtered in a variety of useful ways through the new Event Viewer.

Improved Task Scheduler. The Windows Vista Task Scheduler will be able to trigger tasks based on events, not just time. So you can schedule a backup to happen when your disk reaches a certain percentage full.

Web Services for Management support. WS-Management support lets you run scripts remotely and perform other management tasks using Web services. These communications can be encrypted and authenticated, limiting security risks.

Microsoft Management Console 3.0. Windows Vista will include the latest version of the MMC, which supports much richer user interfaces than the current version.

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