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==WDS Service Group== | ==WDS Service Group== | ||
| + | Windows Deployment Services (WDS) provides a convenient way to install Windows onto computers, both via network distribution and via CD/DVD distribution. WDS also provides mechanisms for automating Windows' installations, allowing users to completely reinstall Windows - without any interaction on their part - oftentimes in as little as 45 minutes. The WDS leads are responsible for implementing and maintaining the WDS infrastructure, as well as providing a core set of operating system images to the campus community. | ||
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''Leads: Alan Gerber (agerber), Michael Underwood (mpunderw)'' | ''Leads: Alan Gerber (agerber), Michael Underwood (mpunderw)'' | ||
| + | For more info about WDS, see: [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81873 http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81873] | ||
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| + | For documentation and technical support for WDS on the WolfTech Domain: [[Active_Directory/Documentation/WDS| WDS section of AD Documentation]] | ||
==WSUS Service Group== | ==WSUS Service Group== | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 23 March 2009
There are a number of people critical to the success of the WolfTech Active Directory domain. While many provide encouragement, support, and assistance when asked by the community, the following service groups have agreed to provide support for specific key sections of the domain.
Domain Controllers and Central File Servers
The heart of the domain, the domain controllers allow authentication and authorization services to all computers, groups, and users. The domain administrators are responsible for all upkeep of these critical servers.
Domain Administrators: Dan Green (djgreen), Billy Beaudion (wrbeaudo), Derek Ballard (ddballar).
WDS Service Group
Windows Deployment Services (WDS) provides a convenient way to install Windows onto computers, both via network distribution and via CD/DVD distribution. WDS also provides mechanisms for automating Windows' installations, allowing users to completely reinstall Windows - without any interaction on their part - oftentimes in as little as 45 minutes. The WDS leads are responsible for implementing and maintaining the WDS infrastructure, as well as providing a core set of operating system images to the campus community.
Leads: Alan Gerber (agerber), Michael Underwood (mpunderw)
For more info about WDS, see: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81873
For documentation and technical support for WDS on the WolfTech Domain: WDS section of AD Documentation
WSUS Service Group
WolfTech's WSUS Service provides a convenient way to automatically keep your computer up-to-date with the latest software updates from Microsoft. The prompt installation of security updates is critical to the security of the NC State University Network.
Leads: Dan Green (djgreen), Joshua Gira (jjgira), Joe Wells (jrwells)
For more info about WSUS, see: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx
For documentation and technical support for WSUS on the WolfTech Domain: WSUS section of AD Documentation