Unplugging the Sneakernet: Remote Software Deployment for Windows

Installing software on computers remains one of the last bastions of the sneakernet. Remote software deployment is, to put it simply, the act of installing software onto computers over a network without needing physical access to the target machine. It can be a real time saver for an administrator, but it can also be a source of real headaches. For any administrator with a lot of spread out computers, the learning curve can be very much worth it. Even if you have only a small network, remotely deploying just a single application can be valuable, but there will usually be some up-front effort to get started.

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