What is Desktop imaging?

Desktop imaging, also known as disk imaging or system imaging, is the process of creating a complete snapshot of a computer's hard drive, including the operating system, applications, files, and settings. This image can then be used to quickly restore a computer to a known good state, deploy a standardized environment across multiple machines, or create backups for disaster recovery. Common uses include rapid deployment of software and operating systems to new computers, backing up systems for recovery in case of hardware failure or data loss, and creating standardized environments for testing or training purposes.