Network boot an unattended W2K install

[darkkavenger]

Hello,

I would like to know what is required to start an unattended win2k install just with booting from the network card.

Thank you for any clue

[un4given1]

There are two methods. One would require you to create a share on a network drive and a disk that boots to the network and kicks off from that share. The other (and easier) option would be to use RIS. RIS is Remote Installation Services and is available on Windows 2000 and 2003 Server.

Let me add that the first option requires a boot disk. The second option uses PXE which is built into most MBs BIOS chips. You need only press "F12" to boot to the network (some older PXEs use "N"). You CAN use a bootdisk for RIS, but there is no need.