Automating Server Installation and Upgrade |
After you have resolved these planning issues, you can choose the methods you will use to automate the installations. Table 13.2 lists the automated installation methods and shows whether they can be used for upgrade, clean installation, or both.
Table 13.2 Automated Installation Methods
Method | Windows 2000 Edition | Upgrade | Clean Installation |
---|---|---|---|
Syspart | Server and Professional | No | Yes |
Sysprep | Server and Professional | No | Yes |
SMS | Server and Professional | Yes | No |
Bootable CD | Server and Professional | No | Yes |
Remote Operating System Installation | Professional | No | Yes |
Unattended Setup | Server and Professional | Yes | Yes |
Update
The first printing of this book does not include the "Unattended Setup" entry in this table. Table 13.2 in this online version contains more up-to-date information.