Comparing DOS, Linux and WinPE for Deployment Solution automation environments
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Article ID: 179504
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Deployment Solution
Ghost Solution Suite
Issue/Introduction
What are the pros and cons of using DOS, Linux, and WinPE as Deployment Solution or Ghost Solution automation environment?
Resolution
Pros of Microsoft DOS*:
- Drivers are easier to import and modify at this time.
- Microsoft DOS has a maximum file size of 2.88 MB.
- Microsoft DOS is capable of multicasting.
Cons of Microsoft DOS:
- Microsoft DOS is significantly slower than WinPE and slightly slower than Linux in regards to imaging.
- It is unable to authenticate to multiple physical devices.
- Altiris does not support DOS authenticating to a domain.
- It is a command line interface only.
- It may not support the most current drivers .
- It may not support new NIC devices.
Pros of Ubuntu Linux*:
- It is capable of authenticating to a domain.
- It is slightly faster than Microsoft DOS in regards to imaging.
Cons of Ubuntu Linux:
- It is more difficult to set up and to use currently.
- It is a command line interface only.
Pros of WinPE*:
- WinPE is significantly faster than Linux or DOS in regards to imaging.
- WinPE is capable of authenticating to a domain.
- WinPE is capable of authenticating to multiple physical devices.
Cons of WinPE:
- WinPE is not capable of receiving the PXE boot file via multicasting.
- WinPE takes longer to receive the PXE boot file (380 MB vs. 1.44 or 2.88 MB).
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