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A System Deployment Image (SDI) is a file format used primarily with Microsoft products to contain an arbitrary disk image, including boot sector information.A System Deployment Image is a type of file that stores disk images. This format was created by Microsoft. It is used to keep and send disk images, including the details needed to start up a system. SDI images were used by Microsoft when they were setting up operating systems. This was especially true for Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and older Windows deployment systems. According to Microsofts information SDI is a disk format. It can hold a Windows Embedded Standard system in one file. It also helps with sending images and starting up from a distance. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: System Deployment ImageA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: All-in-one: A spectral imaging laboratory system for standardised automated image acquisition and real-time spectral model deploymentInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Defense acquisitionsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Pilot deployment of a cloud-based universal medical image repository in a large public health system: A protocol studyCited 5 times
  5. Go sideways: VHD (file format)A closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Windows Deployment ServicesA closely related topic

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