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SmartOS vs Windows Preinstallation Environment

A side-by-side look at SmartOS and Windows Preinstallation Environment. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

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Windows Preinstallation Environment

Windows Preinstallation Environment

Os & Utilities

The Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) is a lightweight version of Windows used for deploying, troubleshooting, and recovering Windows computers. It allows administrators to prepare hard drives for Windows installation, boot computers into a limited operating system, run diagnostics, and recover systems.

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