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by msingh_us

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Is it possible to boot diskless workstations, from with in windows 2000 server, if yes let me know the details

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by arg cio

Yes it is. As long as the workstations have a WakeOnLAN capability. Then you have your Server go out, and activate each workstation as needed.

by lhollister

You can boot diskless Windows 95 or 98 workstations by using 3Com's Virtual Lan Drive software (VLD). VLD will run on a Windows 2000 server.
http://www.3com.com/products/html/detail.html?tab=features&sku=3CVLD300%2D00&pathtype=purchase

If you have NT workstations you can use Boot-NIC, by VentureCom.
http://www.vci.com/consulting/expertise/boot-nic/BootNic.html

These products transfer the functionality normally performed by local hard drives to image files on the network server. Operating systems, data and software are stored on the server in hard drive, with the application processing taking place at the client, or connected equipment.

If you need more details, feel free to email me.

Lee

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