Samba vs Windows Deployment Services
A side-by-side look at Samba and Windows Deployment Services. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Samba
Network & Admin
Samba is an open-source software suite that provides file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients. It allows Linux/Unix servers to interoperate with Windows networks, acting as a file and print server for Microsoft Windows clients.
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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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