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Asennusmedioiden refers to installation media, which are physical or digital carriers used to install software or operating systems onto a computer. These media contain the necessary files and instructions for the installation process. Historically, common installation media included floppy disks, CD-ROMs, and DVD-ROMs.

In modern computing, USB flash drives and network installations have become more prevalent. USB drives offer a portable and reusable method for transferring installation files, often used for operating systems like Windows and Linux distributions. Network installations, also known as network booting or PXE booting, allow computers to install software over a network connection, which is particularly useful in enterprise environments for deploying multiple systems efficiently.

The content of installation media is typically an operating system image or a software installer package. This package includes the program files, configuration settings, and often a setup wizard that guides the user through the installation steps. The process involves reading the data from the installation media and transferring it to the target device's storage, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive. The specific medium used can depend on the age of the software, the hardware capabilities of the target device, and the preference of the user or administrator.