RIS 2000 Server - Install Win XP SP1 & Hot Fix

[Ryan W]

Hi

I am new to RIS server. Please help.

I use RIS installed client computer with winxp sp1. After i configured the
machine as the way i want and installed all the hotfix, I run "RIPrep.exe"
But Ripsetup.exe won't process and gives me an error message "The RIS server
to which you are attempting to post this installation does not contain the
correct CD-based image." After some research, i found that some hotfix
modified files that RIS can't recognize. Q324573. I like to know if there is
any way to implement hotfix on RIS. or Should I use RIS 2003? it will fix
the problem?

Thank you!

 

[NIC Student]

Hi Ryan,

When you apply the critical updates, if the ntoskrnl.exe version changes
then you will receive the error message about "missing cd..". You can apply
the patches that do not change that file.

After you have applied all the patches that are possible and riprep'd your
image, then you should choose a method to deploy the hotfixes and patches.
There is the GuiRunOnce method:

"The RIS Server to Which You Are Attempting to Post This Installation..."
Error Message When You Use RIPREP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324573

There is the Command.txt method, using QCHAIN:

http://www.mvps.org/serverstuff/

You can deploy hotfixes using SUS:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/sus/default.mspx

We use a combination of SUS and command.txt to get the job done.

Microsoft Windows XP Hotfix Installation and Deployment Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/hfdeploy.asp

--
Scott Baldridge
Windows Server MVP, MCSE


"Ryan W"