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multiPE vs Windows Deployment Services

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

multiPE

multiPE

Science & Engineering

multiPE is open-source software for demultiplexing barcoded sequencing data. It efficiently processes fastq files, detects sample indexes with customizable settings, splits reads by sample, and generates per-sample fastq files.

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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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