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vNAS vs Windows Deployment Services

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

vNAS

vNAS

Network & Admin

vNAS is virtualized network-attached storage software that allows you to create a virtual SAN using the local storage in hypervisor hosts. It pools resources to create a shared storage platform accessible over a network.

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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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