Automating Linux installs

From: Bill (bill_at_swb.net)
Date: 01/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 05:47:48 -0000

Can someone point me or explain how I can setup Linux in an automated fashion
(similar to batch scripting in Windows)? Keep in mind, I have to do this
for two hundred machines therefore automation is a must - thanks! I am also
new to Linux and its support!