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Linchpin vs Windows Deployment Services

A side-by-side look at Linchpin and Windows Deployment Services. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Linchpin

Linchpin

Development

Linchpin is an open source infrastructure as code framework that enables developers and operations teams to easily provision cloud infrastructure. It has declarative infrastructure configuration and can integrate with various cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack.

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Windows Deployment Services

Windows Deployment Services

Network & Admin

Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a server role in Windows Server that enables the rapid deployment of Windows operating systems over a network. It works by using PXE boot to allow client devices to boot and install Windows over the network rather than from a CD or USB drive.

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