PXE windows install

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Hi All,

I’m tying to find a good package to manage PXE installs of Windows 2K3
systems on multiple hardware platforms. I used a package a couple of
years ago that allowed for multiple driver packages and options for
scripted installs, but I can’t seem to remember what the name of the
package was.

The plan is to set up something simple enough that the junior admins
can rapidly build out servers that come will out consistent, and do it
without adult supervision. (You’re basic DUH mode)

Has anyone had any experience in this area?

Thanks

Dan H
 
Re: PXE windows install

freedom rock wrote:
> I’m tying to find a good package to manage PXE installs of Windows 2K3
> systems on multiple hardware platforms. I used a package a couple of
> years ago that allowed for multiple driver packages and options for
> scripted installs, but I can’t seem to remember what the name of the
> package was.
>
> The plan is to set up something simple enough that the junior admins
> can rapidly build out servers that come will out consistent, and do it
> without adult supervision. (You’re basic DUH mode)
>
> Has anyone had any experience in this area?

Check out WDS (Windows Deployment Services), the successor to RIS
(Remote Installation Services).

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Chris.
 
Re: PXE windows install

Best thin i have used is powerquest which involves booting off a floppy disk
then copying the image from a server. However Windows Deploymnt Services
would also be a good way to go.
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James Yeomans, BSc, MCSE
Ask me directly at: http://www.justaskjames.co.uk


"Chris M" wrote:

> freedom rock wrote:
> > I’m tying to find a good package to manage PXE installs of Windows 2K3
> > systems on multiple hardware platforms. I used a package a couple of
> > years ago that allowed for multiple driver packages and options for
> > scripted installs, but I can’t seem to remember what the name of the
> > package was.
> >
> > The plan is to set up something simple enough that the junior admins
> > can rapidly build out servers that come will out consistent, and do it
> > without adult supervision. (You’re basic DUH mode)
> >
> > Has anyone had any experience in this area?
>
> Check out WDS (Windows Deployment Services), the successor to RIS
> (Remote Installation Services).
>
> --
> Chris.
>
 
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