Disk Imaging

[Guest]

I'm currently working on a project to create a disk image of Windows XP with
associated applications for my company. I've read MS process in Desktop
Deployment - Disk Imaging. I'm still confused as how I should begin.

Scenario:
I need to create one master installation that will support different types
of systems from the same manufacturer. (I have all the drivers for each
system and some use the same driver). Once the image file is created, the
image will be burned on a DVD and the DVD needs to be bootable for
deployment.

Questions:

1. How do I get Windows to look for the drivers when I clone another model
with the same image?

2. Do I create a Sysprep folder and add the I386 folder and a sub-folder of
$OEM$ and place my drivers? and why would I use Sysprep?

3. I'm concern when I clone another machine the SID will not change. I've
downloaded NewSID but I'm not sure how I would incorporate this.

Help!!!

Thanks!

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I'm currently working on a project to create a disk image of Windows
XP with associated applications for my company. I've read MS process
in Desktop Deployment - Disk Imaging. I'm still confused as how I
should begin.

Scenario:
I need to create one master installation that will support different
types of systems from the same manufacturer. (I have all the drivers
for each system and some use the same driver). Once the image file
is created, the image will be burned on a DVD and the DVD needs to be
bootable for deployment.

Questions:

1. How do I get Windows to look for the drivers when I clone another
model with the same image?

2. Do I create a Sysprep folder and add the I386 folder and a
sub-folder of $OEM$ and place my drivers? and why would I use Sysprep?

3. I'm concern when I clone another machine the SID will not change.
I've downloaded NewSID but I'm not sure how I would incorporate this.

http://www.gc.peachnet.edu/www/wbeck/W2KXP.htm#Master
http://unattended.sourceforge.net/
http://unattended.msfn.org/

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Sysprep uses a mass storage section to allow you to specify the mass storage
drivers that you want installed. It also allows you to use different mass storage
devices for different systems. So you can possibly use the same image for machines
that have mass storage drivers. You won't have to re-create the images so many times.
You do have to make sure that the OemPreinstall=Yes is set in the [Unattended]
section of the Unattend file, or else the drivers for the mass storage device aren't
going to be properly recognized during setup.

Ref: http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=...rvicedesks/webcasts/en/wc021502/wct021502.asp

Support WebCast: Microsoft Windows XP: Deployment Methods
http://support.microsoft.com/d­efault.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3248­74

Introduction to cloning a Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...sf&view=docid&dtype=&prod=&ver=&osv=&osv_lvl=

How to change the SID on a Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT computer
http://service1.symantec.com/S­UPPORT/ghost.nsf/docid/1999050­308324125

The Microsoft Policy Concerning Disk Duplication of Windows XP Installations
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314828&Product=winxp

Updated System Preparation tool for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];838080

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Deployment Tools
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...91-ac56-4665-949b-beda3080e0f6&displaylang=en

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I'm currently working on a project to create a disk image of Windows XP with
| associated applications for my company. I've read MS process in Desktop
| Deployment - Disk Imaging. I'm still confused as how I should begin.
|
| Scenario:
| I need to create one master installation that will support different types
| of systems from the same manufacturer. (I have all the drivers for each
| system and some use the same driver). Once the image file is created, the
| image will be burned on a DVD and the DVD needs to be bootable for
| deployment.
|
| Questions:
|
| 1. How do I get Windows to look for the drivers when I clone another model
| with the same image?
|
| 2. Do I create a Sysprep folder and add the I386 folder and a sub-folder of
| $OEM$ and place my drivers? and why would I use Sysprep?
|
| 3. I'm concern when I clone another machine the SID will not change. I've
| downloaded NewSID but I'm not sure how I would incorporate this.
|
| Help!!!
|
| Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Shenan,

Thanks for the information.
Sometimes it takes someone to explain the process simple as possible and
what you have provided looks simple enough.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

For a single disk-image to work on several machines, each of those
machines must be identical as regards hardware components (except for
RAM/CPU and hard disk make/capacity). Windows XP is particularly
unforgiving in this respect. Windows XP will not run on those machines
which don't match the original system spec. on which the image was
created. One wrong or missing device driver will stop it from loading.
Be prepared for some toil, tears and sweat to get it running on all of
them. A better bet would be to connect PCs together and use laplink or
similar.

Or to use an unattended method instead of imaging..
http://unattended.sourceforge.net/
http://unattended.msfn.org/

Or use the advice given from here:
http://www.gc.peachnet.edu/www/wbeck/W2KXP.htm#Master