After you resolve your critical planning issues, you can choose the methods that you are going to use to automate the installations. Table 25.2 lists the automated installation methods and shows whether they can be used for upgrade, clean installation, or both.
Table
25.2 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-ROM |
Server and Professional |
No |
Yes |
|
Remote Operating System Installation |
Professional |
No |
Yes |
|
Unattended Setup |
Server and Professional |
Yes |
Yes |
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update
The first printing of this book does not include the "Unattended Setup" entry in this table. Table 25.2 in this online version contains more up-to-date information.