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Windows 7 vs Windows Deployment Services

A side-by-side look at Windows 7 and Windows Deployment Services. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Windows 7

Windows 7

Os & Utilities

Windows 7 is a personal computer operating system that was produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released to manufacturing in July 2009 and became generally available in October 2009. Windows 7 has improved desktop search, support for touchscreen displays, and home networking improvements over its predecessor, Windows Vista.

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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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