Deployment Scenarios
In general, you will perform automated Windows Vista deployments in three scenarios: Upgrade Computer (in-place upgrade), New Computer (wipe-and-load), and Replace Computer. The following sections provide an overview of each scenario.
You can upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista in-place. Windows Vista editions can upgrade some previous editions of Windows XP, as shown in Table 3-1. Some restrictions exist, depending on which edition of Windows XP you are upgrading. This scenario is called Upgrade Computer.
Table 3-1. Windows Vista Edition Upgrade Matrix
Previous Windows Edition | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows XP Professional | ||||
Windows XP Home | ||||
Windows XP Media Center Edition | ||||
Windows XP Tablet ... |
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