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vscode.dev vs Windows Deployment Services

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

vscode.dev

vscode.dev

Development

vscode.dev is a lightweight online code editor by Microsoft that runs in your web browser. It provides the core code editing features of Visual Studio Code including syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, and Git integration.

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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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