# Import in OS Deployment

> What OSD import covers: the components you can bring in from another installation as a zip file.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/os-deployment/what-is-os-deployment/import-in-os-deployment/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

# Introduction

OSD allows you to import components from a portable zip format, and allow you to transfer components to your from another installation.   
   
Components such as points, servers and PXE servers can not be imported.

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For information about importing components, [Use Import in OS Deployment](/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/os-deployment/how-to-use-osd/use-import-in-os-deployment/).
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