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Well, that's a good question. This is why I asked the my question, to get some good ideas. Quick format - that is what I was thinking, I will try that first. I will also look in to WDS - assuming you mean Windows Deployment services. Thank you!
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Well, that's a good question. This is why I asked the my question, to get some good ideas. Quick format - that is what I was thinking, I will try that first. I will also look in to WDS - assuming you mean Windows Deployment services. Thank you!

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Yes, WDS. &nbsp;I have instructions for installing it on 2008 (it's very similar on 2008 R2, but there are some added features once installed).<br />
<a href="http://www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/installwds2008.asp" rel="ugc">http://www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/installwds2008.asp</a><br />
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You can create a multicast in 2008 /2008R2/2012 and deploy it to all systems at once.
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Yes, WDS.  I have instructions for installing it on 2008 (it's very similar on 2008 R2, but there are some added features once installed).
http://www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/installwds2008.asp [http://www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/installwds2008.asp]

You can create a multicast in 2008 /2008R2/2012 and deploy it to all systems at once.

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I am using a Windows 7 PE disc to boot my machines and then load a WIM image off a USB HD. I have a script that formats the drive and then applies the image. The format takes a long time. How should I be doing this process to make it as fast as possible. I will need to pump out a lot of machines in a short period of time. 20+ systems. over the course of a couple weeks. Thanks for any pointers.
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I am using a Windows 7 PE disc to boot my machines and then load a WIM image off a USB HD. I have a script that formats the drive and then applies the image. The format takes a long time. How should I be doing this process to make it as fast as possible. I will need to pump out a lot of machines in a short period of time. 20+ systems. over the course of a couple weeks. Thanks for any pointers.

Deploying Windows 7 image

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.