Windows #002: Smart Setup Guide
Planning the installation
Choosing an installation environment
Chapter 1
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Using PXE/RIS
A Remote Install Server (RIS) is a specialized Windows server used to perform multiple
software installations across a network. The RIS server, working in conjunction with an
agent (the PXE client) residing on target systems, performs automated installations.
Figure 1-3 shows a sample PXE/RIS setup:
Figure 1-3 PXE/RIS configuration
Advantages • Installations are automated; no user intervention is needed
• Multiple servers can be installed in one batch job
• Installations are standardized; each server receives the same image
• Installations can be done from anywhere on the intranet
Disadvantages • Cannot customize individual installations
• Not supported with Windows Server 2003, Datacenter edition
NOTE Avoid connecting your RIS server to your Integrity server using your intranet during
initial Windows OS installation. You should set up a small “private” network, populated
with your RIS server, a hub, and the system LAN NIC on your HP Integrity server. This
protects your intranet from errors that might occur during the Windows install process.
After you are satisfied the installation process runs smoothly, connect the RIS to target
Integrity servers using your intranet.
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