installation types

what is an answer file?

a simple text file that contains all of the instructions that the windows setup file will need to install and configure the OS without any administrator intervention including product key

unattended installation

an automated installation method that is most often used to roll out an installation or upgrade of the operating system to multiple systems and with minimal user interaction

remote network installation

copies of the necessary operating system installation files are placed on a server that supports remote installations and an administrator can remotely initiate the installation over the network onto one or more client computers

multiboot

duel boot refers to installing more than one operating system on a machine

image deployment

provides a rapid way to install a standardized version of an operating system on one or more target computers

repair installlation

used to fix or repair the operating system that is currently installed on the computer and is experiencing issues

clean install

used to install the operating system on a brand new computer or to replace the operating system on an older computer in which the hard drive has been completely wiped

upgrade

used when an operating system is already installed, but the user needs or wants a newer version of the operating system

recovery

with a non-destructive refresh, you can repair an installation without disrupting any of the settings, data files, or installed software