RIPrep vs. CD
The following table gives a comparison between RIPrep images and CD-based images:
| RIPrep Image | CD-based image |
|---|---|
| Can only be deployed to a computer with the same HAL as the source computer. | Can be deployed to ANY computer with a HAL supported by WINXP. |
|
Contains the OS and applications. |
Contains the OS only. Applications are deployed separately using Group Policy. |
|
Created manually. |
Created automatically upon installation of RIS Server. |
| Based on a pre-configured client computer and cannot be changed without recreating the image. A separate image required for each installation type. |
Based on default settings of operating system. |
| An image file is used to customize the image. | Multiple answer (.SIF) files can be used to customize the same image. |
| Only necessary files and registry keys are copied to the client system. | All files are copied to client hard drive before Setup program is started. |
|
Fastest method. |
Slower and places and additional burden on a network. |
