Read "Windows Nano Server Deployment 101, Part 2: The Execution," here. Earlier this week, I heard someone say that once Windows Server 2016 is released, Nano Server will become the new preferred ...

Windows Deployment Service (WDS) is a powerful tool that allows network-based installation of Windows OS to computers without needing physical media. This guide will walk us through installing and ...

You can save time by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to deploy Windows client OS from your Windows Server across your network. The previous article ...

When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...

Windows Server defaults to receiving updates from Windows Update. In large environments however, it typically makes more sense to use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). WSUS provides centralized ...

Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services can help you standardize deployment of new and refreshed equipment. Here’s what you need to know about the installation and configuration processes. Ask any ...

The last time I set up our Server 2012R2-based WDS server, I somehow got it to automatically fill in the server/share name prompt the clients see after they PXE boot. After installing the necessary ...

Microsoft’s stripped-down Windows Server 2016 deployment option reduces the ops burden, but supports only a limited number of server roles Like every previous Windows Server release, Windows Server ...

Updated provisioning software introduces flexible image selection, stronger cryptographic security and programmable ...

Does it seem like the term Agile is being tossed around wherever you look these days? Some IT developers seem to eat, sleep and breathe Agile. They probably even do multiple build and test iterations ...