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= Deploy Windows Operating System Using WDS =

== Overview ==
This document explains how to deploy a Windows operating system using the '''Windows Deployment Services (WDS)''' role.  
WDS allows installation of Windows OS over the network without using physical media like USB drives or DVDs.

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== Prerequisites ==
Before starting the deployment:
* The WDS role must be installed and configured on a domain-joined server.  
* Boot and Install images should already be added to the WDS console.  
* DHCP and DNS services should be available in the network.  
* The client machine (or VM) should support PXE (Network Boot).

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== Steps to Deploy Windows OS ==

=== 1. Prepare the Target Machine ===
1. Create or select a new virtual machine or physical client system.  
2. Ensure the system is connected to the same network as the WDS server.  
3. Power off the machine and open the BIOS or VM settings.  
4. Change the boot order to make '''Network Boot''' (PXE) the first option.  
5. Save and exit the settings.

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=== 2. Start Network Boot ===
1. Power on the client system.  
2. Press the appropriate key (commonly '''F12''') to start PXE boot.  
3. The client will contact the DHCP server and obtain an IP address.  
4. The WDS boot menu will appear on the screen.

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=== 3. Select Boot Image ===
1. From the WDS boot menu, select the desired '''boot image''' (e.g., Windows PE or Windows Setup).  
2. The system will load Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).

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=== 4. Select Install Image ===
1. After the WinPE environment loads, the Windows Setup screen will appear.  
2. Choose the language, time, and keyboard settings.  
3. Select the **install image** (e.g., Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise, etc.) that was added in WDS.  
4. Choose the disk partition where Windows should be installed.  
5. Proceed with the installation.

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=== 5. Complete Installation ===
* The installation will continue as a normal Windows setup.  
* Once completed, the system will reboot automatically.  
* The Windows OS is now deployed from the WDS server without using a USB or DVD.

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== ✅ Result ==
* Windows OS successfully deployed using network boot via WDS.  
* The client obtained IP via DHCP and installed OS directly from WDS images.  
* Deployment completed without any physical installation media.

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== Summary ==
Using WDS for network-based OS installation:
* Saves time and reduces manual setup effort.  
* Allows centralized control of image management.  
* Supports deployment of multiple systems simultaneously within the network.


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