Windows Deployment Services

Windows Deployment Services, the updated and redesigned version of Remote Installation Services (RIS), enables you to remotely deploy Windows operating systems, particularly Windows Vista. You can use Windows Deployment Services to reimage computers using customized images.

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Windows Deployment Services Role Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guidance for using the Windows Deployment Services role.

Related Roles and Technologies

Remote Installation Services (Windows Server 2003)

Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK)

Windows AIK User's Guide for Windows Vista

Deploying Windows Vista

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