This is a good choice in situations where the hardware and user configuration files are relatively static, as when most users have their own dedicated PCs or where the various PCs differ greatly in specification. Workstations must have a hard disk. Network administration, although generally easier than for the full local installation above, cannot always be done centrally. Temporary swapfile must be used. Network installation with server configuration Windows is installed on the file server and is shared by all users.
All configuration files reside on the server's hard disk.
This is an excellent choice for larger networks and is the only possible choice for diskless PCs. Workstation demand is minimised, server demand is maximised. Advantages Except for hardware maintenance, all network administration can be performed centrally and so no physical access to individual workstations would normally be required. Demands upon workstations are minimised and so older or cheaper machines may well perform acceptably. Note that some internal copying and moving of files on the server will almost certainly be necessary between login and starting Windows on the workstation.