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Updated multicast protocol that enables up to 5 times faster deployment (compared to ManageEngine OS Deployer 4) to multiple machines across a network.
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Support for Windows 8.1 including Update 1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
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The Universal Deploy feature is now included in all ManageEngine OS Deployer 5 licenses.
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New Linux kernel version (3.11.6) in Linux-based bootable media. The bootable media makes a better hardware support.
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Deployment to a machine running Windows can be started while the machine is online.
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The 32-bit UEFI firmware interface is now supported for master and target machines.
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ManageEngine PXE Server now supports UEFI booting.
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Support for WinPE 5.0
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Automatic switch to unicast if multicast fails during deployment is disabled.