I'm an experienced UNIX and Linux sysadmin who is about to start working for a mixed UNIX/Windows shop. I've been deploying servers automatically using tools like Puppet, Chef, FAI, etc. I haven't worked with Windows for over 10 years.
I was wondering if anyone has tips as to what comparable tools exist to deploy and configure Windows servers automatically. In my UNIX environments, I can set things up so a box cold-boots from iron and is up and running without any manual intervention.
Back in the day I used Ghost, but I assume that since then the state of the art has improved.
Any tips for tools to avoid are also welcome. I will likely need to deploy Windows IIS and SQL servers.
thanks!