client side unattend file, unattend.xml
Operating System Deployment is a server technology from Microsoft for network-based installation of Windows operating system. The technology is the successor to Remote Installation Services.
winnt.sif
winnt.sif
Windows Deployment Services
unattended
Yes. It is used for an unattended installation of Windows 2000/XP.
hi Ur answer is: Unattended Setup is the process of using automated installation scripts to answer questions during Setup, thereby simplifying the installation of Windows 2000 Professional on multiple computers. The command for starting Unattended Setup is the same as for interactive setup: For starting Unattended Setup on a computer running Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, or Windows 98, use Winnt32.exe, and select the appropriate command options to run the scripts. Windows 2000 Professional improves the use of automated installation scripts, especially by providing the Setup Manager, a comprehensive, wizard-based feature that guides administrators through the process of creating custom, error-free setup scripts. Unattended Setup is the easiest method for upgrading numerous computers from previous versions of the Windows operating system. It also can be used to automate clean installations. Using scripts saves time and money by eliminating the need for administrators or users to attend to each computer and answer the questions during installation. Unattended Setup provides automated deployment of an upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional on numerous computers. Unattended Setup with installation scripts also gives administrators the flexibility to allow users to provide input during the Setup process. Deployment can take longer using Unattended Setup than using some other methods, such as the Sysprep tool because of the time required to copy files over the network. for more information refer to:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000pro/deploy/depopt/w2kpadpl.mspx#EXE good Lock
two types of installation: clean installation upgrade installation,phased installation,remote installation, image deployment and parallel installation
winnt.sif
http://www.networkclue.com/os/Windows/install/unattended-install.aspx
winnt.sif
Windows Deployment Services