This guide provides workflows for two different macOS deployment scenarios:

• Deploying a macOS upgrade—This should be used for upgrading macOS on computers that are already configured in your environment. It allows you to preserve the settings and files on computers. For instructions, see Deploying a macOS Upgrade.

• Deploying macOS by imaging—This should be used for configuring newly purchased computers or re-purposing computers that are already part of your environment. It gives you complete control over the settings and files on computers. For instructions, see Deploying macOS by Imaging.