Argon Technology releases version 3.0 of their RIS menu editor designed to simplify windows deployment.Argon argon (är`gŏn) [Gr.,=inert], gaseous chemical element; symbol Ar; at. no. 18; at. wt. 39.948; m.p. −189.2°C;; b.p. −185.7°C;; density 1.784 grams per liter at STP; valence 0. Technology has announced the latest release of their popular Remote Installation Services Remote Installation Services is a Microsoft-supplied server that provides Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) BIOS-enabled computers to remotely execute boot environment variables. Menu Editor (RISme). This software extends the functionally of the Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS RIS rabies inhibiting substance. ), by allowing users to add custom items to the installation menu that appears on the Client Installation Wizard. Originally released in November 2002, RISme allows users to create client deployment images that can be used to install versions of Windows that are not natively supported by RIS. As well RISme extends the functionality of RIS by supporting the creation of maintenance images for such tasks as BIOS updates and hardware inventory. This release includes new image creation wizards that simplify the setup and editing of client boot image files to help jumpstart your RIS-based projects. With the OS deployment wizard, users can now easily deploy any Windows operating system, from Windows 95 to Windows 2003. "The new image file creation wizard guides you through the process of creating a boot image file saving you the trouble of building boot images from scratch. This can reduce the time it takes to create a custom deployment image from hours to just minutes." says Paul Cowan, Argon's Vice-President of Engineering. More, RISme 3.0 also includes a new Universal NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) A network driver interface from Microsoft. See network driver interface. NDIS - Network Device Interface Specification 2 driver that eliminates one of the most common problems with RIS limited support for network adapters. RISme is compatible with any network adapter that supports the Preboot eXecution Environment The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE, aka Pre-Execution Environment, or 'pixie') is an environment to boot computers using a network interface card independently of available data storage devices (like hard disks) or installed operating systems. (PXE (Preboot EXecution Environment) An Intel Wired for Management (WfM) capability that enables a PC to boot from the server. It enables remote booting (boot the OS), remote emergency booting (boot a diagnostic program) and remote new system startup (boot the installation ). RISme v3.0 is now available on CD for $99.99 US. There's no charge to customers who purchased the earlier version (v2.0) since December 1, 2003. Those who ordered before that date can upgrade for just $29.99 US. |
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