(Remote Installation Services)
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
[RemoteInstall]
This section contains answer-file entries for specifying remote installation. You can only use this section for client operating systems that are installed by RIS.
Answer-file entries for the [RemoteInstall] section
| Entry | Description |
|---|---|
Repartition |
Specifies whether to delete all partitions on the first drive of the client computer and reformat it with the NTFS file system. |
UseWholeDisk |
Specifies whether to extend the volume to the end of the drive. |
Repartition
Specifies whether to delete all partitions on the first drive of the client computer and reformat it with the NTFS file system.
Syntax
Repartition = Yes | No
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
Yes |
Repartition = Yes | No |
No |
Uses the default entries in the answer file. |
Example
[RemoteInstall]
Repartition = 1
Comments
You cannot run unattended Setup on a disk that does not contain a file system. Make sure that you format your destination disk with a file system.
UseWholeDisk
Specifies whether to extend the volume to the end of the drive.
Syntax
UseWholeDisk = Yes | No
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
Yes |
Extends the volume to the end of the drive. |
No |
Stops Setup from extending the volume to the end of the drive. |
Example
[RemoteInstall]
UseWholeDisk = 1
Comments
The default is Yes.
Valid only for RIPrep (Remote Installer Preparation) images.