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Title: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by mkabwilliams on Jun 29th, 2007 at 5:42pm
I'm trying to create a CD that will be used on several diffrent PC's Laptops and Desktops. I want it to give a menu when a user starts the CD that tells them to pick there system and that will load the network driver then connect and map a server in our company. And then launch ghost and auto restore to the image for that system.
Is this something that can be done? and is there some walkthrough out there i might use? |
Title: Re: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by NightOwl on Jun 30th, 2007 at 12:41am
mkabwilliams
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Yes, probably! Quote:
There are resources--but, you will have to put together several different puzzle pieces to make it work as a unified whole! Quote:
This would be using DOS's *Menu* commands in *config.sys* and *autoexec.bat*: MENUITEM Commands for Defining Multiple Configurations Quote:
How to Create a Ghost 8.0 Network Boot CD Quote:
That would involve using Ghost's DOS command line to load Ghost using the various *cloning switches*: Switches: Cloning Switches: Alphabetical list of switches Also, see Ghost 2003 User Guide Ghost 2003 User Guide starting on page 170--*Examples of clone switch usage*, etc. Because one has to know the system layout, the server layout, and the various networking setups--this all requires customizing boot information--so there's no *walk through* that can guide you other than the generalizations--you have to fill in the details! |
Title: Re: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by ben_mott on Jul 1st, 2007 at 5:38pm
useful info.
http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?s=e17c2bdafe1ba7a3959eeb8dbdcf1f88&showtopic=14127&st=21&start=21 regards Ben :) |
Title: Re: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by mkabwilliams on Jul 4th, 2007 at 4:25pm
Ok Having some problems maybe someone can help
I created a Config.sys here is what it looks like Code:
And here is my Autoexec.bat Code:
My folder structure looks like this 745 File Folder d620 File folder d820 file folder ghost file folder net file folder x20 file folder autoexec.bat config.sys HIMEM.SYS IBMBIO.COM IBMDOS.COM RAMDRIVE.SYS COMMAND.COM FINDRAMD.BAT now the file folder says its size is 3.36 size on disk is 3.48 How do I get this now into a boot cd? |
Title: Re: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by NightOwl on Jul 6th, 2007 at 10:08am
mkabwilliams
I assume Ghost.exe is in the *ghost file folder*? If you delete the *ghost* sub-directory from your list of files--what size are you left with? Have you tested the DOS code without Ghost on a boot floppy to see that everything works? What version of Ghost are you using? Quote:
The standard default hidden boot sector of a bootable optical disc is the 1.44 MB floppy disk size. You can use WinImage to create non-standard boot sectors such as 2.88 MB, and larger--but you also need a burning program that supports creating a boot sector of non-standard size as well when burning the disc--Nero's and Roxio's full versions in advanced settings usually support this. Alternatively, you may be able to place *ghost.exe* on the data portion of the CD and load Ghost from there, but your *autoexec.bat* needs *mscdex.exe* to assign a drive letter to the optical drive--and your command lines need to reflect this drive letter and location. If you load the DOS optical drivers so your drive has a DOS drive letter, if the *copy* commands come after the drive letter has been assigned, then you can probably copy *ghost.exe* from the data portion of the disc to the RAM drive if you want to use that. |
Title: Re: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by ben_mott on Jul 6th, 2007 at 3:43pm
NightOwel,
the Network bootable /floppy/Cd (Peer to peer) I posted in link above, is the same as the one in Washington University Link except the link i have posted is complete ready made down load to later use Nero 5 to make a bootable CD with a folder on root directory called ghost with Ghost.exe version 8 in it. to use that cd I remember now that you need to boot the CD on both computers and enter the IP address etc in ghost interface. I think what mkabwilliams expcting needs Bart PE and ghost32.exe plugin http://www.ubcd4win.com/ http://ubcd4win.com/forum/index.php?s=53e3a742661925f69df6301dd4935c5d&showforum=38 Ubcd4win (bartpe) has good networking even wireless ability. Regards Ben :) sorry it is short note my keyboard froze and had to use OSK to finnish it off |
Title: Re: Want to create a ghost boot cd with map network Post by mkabwilliams on Jul 6th, 2007 at 5:18pm
I was thinking about using the BartPE but the only problem is I'm trying to make this very user friendly so just about anyone can use it and be guided over the phone how to restore a image. Unless there was a way for a tech to connect remotley and run it. I'm still looking around and working on everyone suggestions thank you very much.
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