Sysprep Generic Image

[John Simovic]

Is there 'known' way of creating a generic image of a PC and cloning it via
sysprep/ghost to multiple types of machines succesfully. Please help.

 

[Rob Elder, MVP-Networking]

Imaging software was designed for deploying operating systems on identical
machines. If you use the PnP switch with sysprep, you can get away with
having minor hardware variances. If the PCs are completely different you
should look at RIS or unattended installs.

 

[Min0]

Tis indeed possible: I am currently deploying the "one" image to several
different hardware platforms. When I say different hardware platforms I
mean:

one system that uses gigabyt MB.
The other two use Intel MBs with different chipsets.

Read the sections regarding Building Mass Storage Controller Database and,
how to provide additional plug and play drivers.

Sorry I dont have more time at present. I will try and post some detailed
notes and include .inf file setttings currently used for our deployments.

Also, I see no reason why it would not be possible to deploy the same image
to our Laptop fleet given that it is possible to flag HAL replacement. Dont
know much about this procedure at present though..

Regards,


Min0

 

[Darrell Gorter[MSFT]]

Hello Rob,
Do not use the sysprep PnP switch with Windows XP! This switch is only for
older legacy detection(maybe if you have non-pnp isa cards), so very few
current machines would have devices that require this swtich to be used.
This switch can cause problems if used and slow down the mini-setup
portion. It should only be used if there is hardware that you know is not
being detected.
Most hardware will be detected( you will may need to build the mass-storage
section), the biggest issue is machines with hal differences which would
need separate sysprep images.
Thanks,
Darrell Gorter[MSFT]

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| Imaging software was designed for deploying operating systems on identical
| machines. If you use the PnP switch with sysprep, you can get away with
| having minor hardware variances. If the PCs are completely different you
| should look at RIS or unattended installs.
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| | > Is there 'known' way of creating a generic image of a PC and cloning it
| via
| > sysprep/ghost to multiple types of machines succesfully. Please help.
| >
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[Guest]

I agree, different HAL's have been driving the number of images we have on hand. Currently we have 4 different HAL/Images

PC - old, (Very old) computers. The ones that say: "It is now safe to shut down your computer
ACPI - almost every lapto
ACPI 1.0 (Uni Processor) - mostly newer desktop
ACPI 1.0 (MP/Multi Processor) - these are hyperthread technology from intel, not truly Multiprocessors but the good thing is it will go onto a server that does

Ro
Hello Rob
Do not use the sysprep PnP switch with Windows XP! This switch is only for
older legacy detection(maybe if you have non-pnp isa cards), so very few
current machines would have devices that require this swtich to be used.
This switch can cause problems if used and slow down the mini-setup
portion. It should only be used if there is hardware that you know is not
being detected
Most hardware will be detected( you will may need to build the mass-storage
section), the biggest issue is machines with hal differences which would
need separate sysprep images
Thanks
Darrell Gorter[MSFT

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no right
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| References: <[email protected]
| Subject: Re: Sysprep Generic Imag
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| Imaging software was designed for deploying operating systems on identica
| machines. If you use the PnP switch with sysprep, you can get away wit
| having minor hardware variances. If the PCs are completely different yo
| should look at RIS or unattended installs
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| | > Is there 'known' way of creating a generic image of a PC and cloning i
| vi
| > sysprep/ghost to multiple types of machines succesfully. Please help
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