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Wds
1. WDS
WINDOWSDEPLOYMENTSERVICES
Windows Deployment Services is a feature in server 2008 that is used
to Install the Operating System (Vista, Server 2008 & Windows 7) on
the Client side. In previous version of Server we had the feature of RIS
(Remote Installation Services) that is used to install only (Windows
XP, Server 2003) It also takes long time to copy all the file and folder
from the CD Rom & It also had the long method of configuration. But
the Server 2008 takes less time then RIS. It also has a very short
configuration. It copy only two CAB file from DVD Rom (Install.wim
& Boot.wim).
2. WDS
WINDOWSDEPLOYMENTSERVICES
DNS : - A well configured and running DNS to resolution of name and to
configuration of Active Directory.
DHCP : - A configured DHCP Server to provide IP address to client for
Communication with WDS Server.
Domain Controller : - To provide Authentication to the WDS Client
and Authorization to the DHCP Server.
NTFS Volume : - For Security and Installation of Domain Controller
(Domain Controller can not be loaded on FAT Volume).
3. WDS
WINDOWSDEPLOYMENTSERVICES
PXE LAN Card : - It stands for Pre-boot Execution Environment.
These type LAN card has the inbuilt Driver in their memory. Therefore
It gets the IP address before Installation of Operation System.
Network Connection : - Network must be configured properly to
received the Installation files and folder from WDS Server.