Files hold key for 'silent' Windows Server install

Part 2 of a 3-part series.
Part 1: Install Windows Server 2003 silently
Part 3: Create a bootable Windows Server 2003 CD

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In Part 1 yesterday ("Install Windows Server 2003 silently"), I described how to create the directory structure for a silent installation of Windows Server 2003. I explained what the CD actually does, the file and folder structure for the CD and what those custom folder

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s and files do.

Today I'll provide examples of all the important files for the install process.

Custom, silent Windows Server 2003 CD file examples:

Now you know how to create the basic folder structure and what the important customization files look like to create a bootable Windows Server 2003 CD.

Part 3: Learn how to create the CD and make it bootable