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ShadowImage vs Windows Deployment Services

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

ShadowImage

ShadowImage

Backup & Sync

ShadowImage is a disk imaging software used to create full backups of a computer system. It takes incremental snapshots of partitions and volumes to capture point-in-time copies for backup and recovery purposes.

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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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