Chapter 6. Installing Windows 2000 Professional
Terms you'll need to understand:
winnt.exe
winnt32.exe
unattend.txt
sysprep folder
Remote Installation Service (RIS)
winnt32.exe /checkupgradeonly
Migration dynamic link library (DLL)
Slipstreaming
Techniques you'll need to master:
Understanding the different options available for installing Windows 2000 Professional
Installing Windows 2000 Professional
Performing upgrades
Applying service packs (SPs)
Understanding RIS configurations
Microsoft has made available several ways to install Windows 2000 Professional. This chapter looks at the key areas involved in deploying a manual installation or an automated installation of Windows 2000 Professional. In addition, this chapter explains how to use all the utilities that are required for installing, upgrading, and verifying compatibility with Windows 2000.