Although building a custom OS image using the Windows Embedded Standard suite of tools is a relatively easy task, ensuring that you build an image that fulfills the specific needs of your device may be more challenging. This session covers how to plan your custom image, from choosing boot media to footprint optimization, security and servicing. It also touches on the basics of creating custom components to use in your image, as well as takes a closer look at some of the Embedded Enabling Features that are designed to enable scenarios such as booting from UFD (USB Flash Drive), reducing wear on flash media or enhancing boot times.