Acronis Snap Deploy

Acronis Snap Deploy is an all-in-one deployment solution tailored for IT professionals, educational institutions, enterprises, and government agencies.

It enables rapid deployment of preconfigured disk images—including the OS, apps, files, and settings—to multiple computers simultaneously.



By leveraging a single master image, Acronis streamlines the provisioning process, cutting down on manual setup time, minimizing errors, and ensuring configuration consistency across devices.

This powerful Acronis Snap Deploy for Windows tool addresses the most pressing challenges of manual deployments, offering advanced support for dissimilar hardware, flexible driver management, and deployment to live systems.

Whether deploying over LAN or WiFi, the platform facilitates both online and offline imaging options, providing unmatched flexibility.

Key Features

Flexible Deployment Modes: Supports manual, automatic, scheduled, user-initiated, and standalone deployments.

Multicast/Unicast Support: Deploy one image across multiple machines at once to optimize time.

Live System Deployment: Push images to live Windows systems without rebooting or manual intervention.

Universal Deploy: Clone images across machines with dissimilar hardware configurations.

Driver Management: Automatically matches and installs correct drivers using vendor-specific packs.

Machine-Specific Settings: Assign MAC-based configurations like names, IPs, and domain settings.

Centralized Management Console: Monitor, initiate, and manage all deployments from one interface.

Licensing Options: Choose between per-deployment, per-machine, or per-site licenses.

User Interface

Acronis Snap Deploy uses a wizard-style interface that simplifies complex deployment steps. From image creation to configuration and launch, each step is guided, making it accessible even to less experienced IT staff.



The centralized management console provides clear visibility into deployment status, machine connectivity, and system resources, enhancing usability in high-volume environments.

Installation and Setup

• Run the installer and accept the license agreement.
• Choose the Typical installation, which includes the OS Deploy Server.
• Enter a valid license key (either per machine or per deployment).
• Set the install location and confirm installation preferences.
• Complete the installation—no reboot required.

This installation equips your system with all necessary components including PXE Server and License Server, ready for network-based boot and image distribution.

How to Use

Create a Master Image: Install and configure a sample machine with desired OS, drivers, and software.

Capture Disk Image: Use Acronis to create a snapshot of the master machine.

Define Deployment Settings: Set deployment rules, machine names, IPs, and domain memberships.

Select Target Devices: Identify machines by MAC address or connect them over LAN/WiFi.

Initiate Deployment: Choose between online or offline deployment. Multicast can be used to deploy at scale.

Monitor Progress: Use the console to track each machine's status and address post-deployment tasks.

FAQs

Can Acronis Snap Deploy be used on machines with different hardware?
Yes, the Universal Deploy feature supports dissimilar hardware, automatically handling necessary drivers.

Is it possible to deploy images to machines over WiFi?
Yes, Snap Deploy allows deployment via LAN or WiFi, as long as network access is properly configured.

What operating systems does it support?
It supports both Windows and Linux environments.

Can I reuse a license for the same machine?
Yes, per-machine licenses allow unlimited redeployments to a specific device.

Is PXE boot required?
No, deployment to live Windows machines is possible without PXE boot via one-click live deployment.

Alternatives

• Windows Deployment Services (WDS): Free Microsoft tool but limited to Windows OS and requires complex setup.
• SmartDeploy: Supports deployment to physical and virtual devices but lacks offline deployment.
• Symantec Deployment Solution: Offers more advanced lifecycle management but is harder to configure and license.

Pricing

Per-deployment license: One-time use per target machine.

Per-machine license: Unlimited deployments to one device.

Per-site license: Best for large organizations needing bulk deployments.

Limited time offer:

• PCs & Tablets license: Now $20 (was $25) for 1 year – 20% off.
• Servers license: Now $87.20 (was $109) for 1 year – 20% off.
• Supported PC OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
• Supported Server OS: Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003, Small Business Server 2011.

All licenses include Acronis Advantage Premier with enhanced support.

Pricing FAQs

Does the license include support?
Yes, all licenses come with standard Acronis support.

Are licenses transferable between devices?
Only per-deployment licenses can be reassigned; per-machine licenses are bound to the device.

Is volume pricing available?
Yes, discounts are available for enterprise and educational bulk purchases.

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• Provision thousands of machines as easily as one.
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• Deliver consistent system environments across devices.
• Simultaneously deploy to multiple live machines.
• Boost efficiency in large-scale IT operations.
• Simplify deployment management for IT teams.
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System Requirements

• Disk Space (Full install): 1554 MB
• Management Console: 1326 MB
• PXE Server: 38 MB
• Minimum screen resolution: 1024x768
• OS Support: Windows, Linux

PROS

• Rapid deployment with multicast support
• Supports dissimilar hardware
• Centralized, intuitive management console
• Deploy to live systems without reboot
• Flexible deployment modes and driver handling
• Good licensing options for various needs
• Custom machine-specific configuration

CONS

• No native cloud deployment support
• Lacks advanced patch management
• Possible vendor lock-in
• Limited scripting/custom automation
• PXE setup can be complex in some environments
• Requires licensing for each deployment or machine

Conclusion

Acronis Snap Deploy is a powerful solution for IT departments that need to deploy or reimage multiple systems quickly and consistently. It shines in scenarios where identical environments are necessary across many machines—such as in education, retail, and enterprise IT.

Its strengths lie in its support for dissimilar hardware, centralized management, multicast deployment, and ease of use.

While it lacks cloud-native capabilities and some advanced device management features, it remains one of the most comprehensive on-premises deployment tools available.