Foundry Project overview
Foundry Project helps you create bootable Windows deployment media, validate WinPE networking, and run a guided deployment workflow.
Most users only need this path:
- Install Foundry OSD on an admin workstation.
- Create ISO or USB deployment media.
- Boot the target device.
- Let the bootstrap open Foundry Connect to validate networking.
- Let the bootstrap open Foundry Deploy and run the deployment workflow.
Start here
Open Requirements first, then follow Quick Start.
Application surfaces
| Surface | Runs where | What the user does |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry OSD | Admin workstation | Check prerequisites, configure deployment behavior, and create ISO or USB media |
| Foundry Connect | WinPE on the target device | Validate or select network connectivity before deployment continues |
| Foundry Deploy | WinPE on the target device | Select deployment options and start the Windows deployment |
Documentation paths
- Start Here: install Foundry OSD and complete the first deployment.
- Build Media: create ISO or USB deployment media.
- Connect: validate runtime networking before deployment.
- Deploy: select deployment options and run the Windows deployment.
- Autopilot: choose JSON profile injection, zero-touch hardware hash upload, or interactive hardware hash upload.
- Configure Deployment: use expert settings only when the standard path is not enough.
- Reference: review product boundaries and runtime behavior.
- Technical Deep Dives: read implementation-level details for advanced troubleshooting and maintainers.
What to read next
Open Quick Start for the shortest guided workflow.