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Three PowerShell modules support OSDeploy workflows. Each targets a different execution context — a full Windows OS build machine, WinPE, or both.

Property	Value
Publisher	Community / David Segura
Registry	PowerShell Gallery
Architecture	amd64 / arm64
Install flag	Always use -Force -SkipPublisherCheck

Overview

The OSDeploy module runs on a full Windows 11 OS to create WinPE boot images. The OSDCloud module runs inside WinPE to deploy Windows 11 to a device from the cloud. The OSD module also runs in WinPE and supports the older OSDCloud v1 implementation. For new deployments, the OSDCloud module is preferred over OSD for all OSDCloud functionality.

Why OSDeploy Requires These Modules

• OSDeploy provides Build-OSDeployBoot, Invoke-OSDeployHydration, and all boot image build commands
• OSDCloud provides the current, recommended OSDCloud deployment commands used inside WinPE
• OSD is maintained for existing environments that depend on OSDCloud v1; not required for new workflows

For new OSDCloud deployments, use the OSDCloud module. The OSDCloud functionality in the OSD module (v1) is legacy and the OSDCloud module is preferred for all new work.

In This Section

• OSDeploy Module — Install the OSDeploy, OSDCloud, and OSD modules
• OSDCloud Module — Current, recommended module for OSDCloud deployments in WinPE
• OSD Module — Legacy module; maintains OSDCloud v1 and WinPE deployment support