CapaOneMDT is retired.
Here's your replacement.
Provision Manager gives you what Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) did — and what Autopilot and Intune can't: a 100% cloud-native way to install Windows on any device from bare metal. No servers. No images to maintain. No compromises.
MDT is already retired. Don't let your deployment infrastructure become a security liability while you wait.
MDT IS RETIRED
Autopilot doesn't replace MDT. CapaOne does.
Microsoft recommends switching to Autopilot — but Autopilot requires a working OS. It doesn’t help when you have a new device without an OS, a broken device that needs reimaging, or a recovery scenario after a malware attack.
That’s exactly the gap Provision Manager is built to fill.
No more security updates
Microsoft retired MDT rather than patching known security vulnerabilities. Active MDT deployments are now exposed.
No compatibility with future Windows versions
MDT will not support Windows 12. Every hardware refresh brings you closer to a complete block.
No cloud support in MDT
MDT was built for on-premise. It doesn't solve remote onboarding, cloud recovery, or zero-infrastructure deployments.
WHAT CAPAONE SOLVES
Autopilot starts after OS installation.
We handle what happens before.
Microsoft Autopilot and Intune are excellent at what they’re built for. But they assume the device is already running an OS. Provision Manager is the missing foundation.
New device
No OS, no configuration
Provision Manager
Bare-metal OS deploy + certified drivers via cloud
CapaOne
Windows running
Ready for enrollment
Autopilot
Optional
Endpoint Management
CapaOne, Intune, or another platform
The same applies to broken devices, malware recovery, and remote onboarding — all scenarios where Autopilot can't start.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Everything MDT could do. And much more.
Provision Manager is built for the way modern IT teams work — cloud-first, remote-first, infrastructure-free.
Cloud-native bare-metal deploy
Install Windows on any device directly from the cloud — no local server, no USB key, no physical presence required.
Remote recovery
Re-image a broken or malware-infected device from the cloud in under one hour. No shipping back to IT.
Universal OS image
One hardware-agnostic image for all your device models. We deliver and maintain the latest Windows images for you.
Automatic driver orchestration
The platform identifies the hardware model and installs correct, manufacturer-certified drivers automatically. Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft.
Staged deployments
Test new driver versions on selected user groups before rolling out to your entire fleet. Minimise risk systematically.
Intune & Autopilot integration
Provision Manager hands off exactly where Autopilot begins. Zero-touch from bare metal to daily use.
Audit & compliance
Full visibility into OS versions and driver activity across all endpoints. Documentation ready for audit at any time.
Regional settings
Configure keyboard layout, language, and locale settings directly in the deployment template.
Zero infrastructure
Decommission your deployment servers and move to a pure cloud model. No server maintenance, no patching, no capacity planning.
HOW WE COMPARE
The honest comparison
Microsoft Autopilot and Intune are excellent at what they’re built for. But they assume the device is already running an OS. Provision Manager is the missing foundation.
| Capability | MDT | Intune + Autopilot | SmartDeploy | Provision Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare-metal OS deployment | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote recovery (no shipping) | ✗ | ✗ | Partial | ✓ |
| Zero infrastructure required | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No image maintenance | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automatic certified driver install | Manual | ✗ | Partial | ✓ |
| Actively supported in 2026 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant | ✗ | Partial | ✗ | ✓ |
| Part of unified endpoint platform | ✗ | Microsoft only | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | Free (retired) | Included in M365 | Contact for pricing | €1/endpoint/month |
BUSINESS CASE
What it means in practice
What your IT department gains when switching from on-premise deployment to Provision Manager.
From bare metal to ready device
First deployment template configured and first device booted in under one hour.
Deployment servers needed
Decommission all on-premise deployment infrastructure and its associated maintenance burden.
Fewer hardware-related tickets
Manufacturer-certified drivers eliminate an entire category of support cases.
Audit-ready documentation
Full logging of all OS and driver activity. No manual record-keeping required.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
"The flexibility is what stood out immediately. I reinstalled a machine from remote office — no local server, no USB key, no company network. And knowing I can recover a completely bricked device from the cloud changes how I think about device failures entirely."
TYPICAL IMPLEMENTATION
From decision to production in four steps
Configure deployment templates
Set up OS settings, regional preferences, and driver policies directly in the platform.
Connect your management layer
Integrate with Intune for seamless handoff — or run Provision Manager standalone without Intune.
Pilot on selected devices
Validate the workflow on a limited number of endpoints before rolling out broadly.
Operationalise the solution
Use Provision Manager for all new deployments, remote onboarding, and cloud recovery.
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
A clean, verifiable foundation on every device
Provision Manager closes the security gaps that uncontrolled imaging workflows and outdated drivers leave behind.
- Reduce your attack surface by ensuring all endpoints run the latest manufacturer-approved driver versions
- Eliminate risk from unknown configurations by deploying a clean, standardised OS image to every device
- Demonstrate compliance at audit with clear visibility into OS and driver status across your entire fleet
- Restore any Windows device to a known-good state after a malware attack via a secure, cloud-based reimaging process
- Only official, manufacturer-certified driver packages — no risk of compromised installations
Secure OS image
We deliver clean, up-to-date Windows images directly in the platform.
Certified drivers
Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft. Official packages only.
Full logging
All deployment activity is logged and available for audit at any time.
European data sovereignty
European-built platform. Hosted in the EU. Your data stays in Europe.
Have More Questions?
Autopilot is a device configuration service, not a deployment tool. It requires a device already running Windows. If a device has no OS, a corrupted OS, or needs a rebuild after malware, Autopilot cannot help. Provision Manager handles bare-metal deployment — then hands the device off to Autopilot.
No. Provision Manager works standalone — no Intune required. For organisations already running Intune, it integrates fully and provides the bare-metal foundation Autopilot needs. For those without Intune, it operates as a complete cloud deployment solution.
Yes. Provision Manager is 100% cloud-native — no servers, no PXE infrastructure, no deployment shares. Devices connect to the internet and receive OS, drivers, and configuration directly from the cloud. You can decommission your legacy deployment infrastructure entirely.
Provision Manager includes real-time monitoring of deployment status. If a deployment fails, you can retry remotely without touching the device. The platform logs what happened and where the failure occurred, so troubleshooting is straightforward.
No. Provision Manager automatically identifies the hardware model and installs the correct manufacturer-certified driver pack. We maintain the driver catalog — you don’t need to manage driver libraries manually.
No. We deliver and maintain clean, up-to-date Windows images directly in the platform. There is no golden image to build, sysprep, or update. One universal image works across all your hardware models.
- From the cloud — when a new device wants to cloud boot, another computer on the network responds on demand and lets it install directly from the cloud. No dedicated server, no extra hardware.
- From a USB key — quick and simple for on-site setup of a single device.
OS installation, drivers, regional settings, and Autopilot handoff all run automatically — no user interaction required.
