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Summary
In this chapter, you saw how Windows Server 2008 has advanced architecturally. Higher user-level
services, presentation, and graphics got a major boost in this version. Some base modules in the
kernel module were also reworked and improved. Virtualization is a work in progress, but one that
will eventually be quite powerful. There were also advances in systems such as Terminal Server
that will be discussed later in the book.
One of the changes in Windows Server technology is the creation of a new boot environment
called Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE). Windows PE is a light version of Windows that
will let you boot to a working instance of Windows Server 2008 for both installation and trouble-
shooting. With Windows PE, you can initiate network installations; create, modify, and use system
images; and automate your deployment of multiple systems with fine control. The next chapter
considers what Windows PE can do for you, and how all of this new technology will impact your
installation and deployment of Windows Server 2008 and Vista.
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