Choosing an Automated Installation Method
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Automated installations are faster, easier, less expensive, and more consistent than having users or IT professionals install the operating system manually. You can design and deploy automated installations by using one of three automated installation methods that are included with the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 family of operating systems. You can determine which method to use by evaluating your available resources, the existing or planned infrastructure, and the requirements of the configurations you plan to deploy.
In This Chapter
Overview of Choosing an Automated Installation Method
Choosing a Method Based on Clean Installations and Upgrades
Choosing a Method Based on Software Considerations
Choosing a Method Based on Network and Hardware Configurations
Choosing a Method Based on Directory Services Considerations
Additional Resources for Choosing an Automated Installation Method
Related Information
For more information about designing unattended installations, see "Designing Unattended Installations" in this book.
For more information about designing Remote Installation Services (RIS) installations, see "Designing RIS Installations" in this book.
For more information about designing Sysprep-based installations, see "Designing Image-based Installations with Sysprep" in this book.