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I have done both linux + windows RIS before. I personally like Windows RIS(WDS or BDD2007). Comparing Linux & Windows RIS, Windows RIS can do more because I can deploy Windows XP, Vista, Linux OS(Ubuntu, Centos, FC), and Mac OS X. However, using Linux OS, I only can do XP and some linux distros. In addition, I slipstream all the softwares into the image. Also, There is no GPO system in linux. I need GPO to config the clients. Currently, I am using BDD 2007 to deploy XP to new computer. This deployment tool is so kool. You can add the drivers, softwares to the images manually. You should try it before you move to the advanced linux PXE

That will create a .msp file, but i use gpo to deploy Office. How do i applying this .msp into gpo? I can only applying .mst in gpo. Currently i am using a script that i wrote to deploy office 2007 to clients. And, that is very inconvenience to run a post-installation script during XP installation.

How do i only deploy word, excel, and powerpoint in office 2007? I have looked up the MS technical database. I didn't know how to customize the config.xml to only deploy the word, excel, and powerpoint. Can anybody shed me some lights of how to doing that?

I love the black theme, and i like the way that you make it like xpize, so i can integrate with the source. I integrated with my Remote Installation Service(RIS) Source Here is a screenshot during installation

replace DisableAdminAccountOnDomainJoin = 1 with enableAdminAccountOnDomainJoin = 1

I know that 3C905B-TX and 3C905-TX dont have PXE supported, but you can use RBFG.exe from RIS to create a bootdisk to use as PXE boot in these 2 adapters. support list http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299538#appliesto RBFG.exe is built in the RIS/WDS

My experience is that nlite should try to support the Windows RIS/WDS installation because i get error when i integrate d ryanvm update packs with RIS image in 1.3.0.4 final. The RIS used to be supported in the old nlite versions. When RIS is supported, it can be used by the business environment. however, integrated with cd and dvd win xp image is okay.

Remote installation service. I think you can tell by the name. Let say you want to format your computer, you can use your server to format it without a cd or dvd. The installation can be fully automated and unattended installation with the softwares that you want. (nlite + ryanvm integrator) You need PXE(network boot) support with your nic. Used for deployment service of client os. it is commonly used in business; however, i used at my home too because i don't like to burn cd or dvd to install new os.

I run nLited OS image through Windows Deployment Service(RIS).

How come there is a screen saver in the addon pack?

u have to disconnect the domain and switch back to welcome screen in order to use logonui.ex_

I personally like Windows Remote Installation Service + unattended setup. This way I can have huge installation files

Hi: I am always using ris & dhcp to deploy OS. But after ris setup, the ip address is assigned by dhcp. I want to know are there anyway to assign the ip to static ip automatically?

I still have the RC2, and i have the same problem that final does not work for me too. You can download RC2 by searching google. That is what i did when I want to switch back to RC2

update: nlite 1.3.0.4 work fine for me with normal Windows XP SP2 CD integration, but not RIS image. Right now I have to use ryanvm integator to integrate the Ryanvm 2.1.7 update package to the RIS image first, then use nlite to do the others.

but the same image using the nLite1.3RC2 worked fine for me. There is no such error when I tried to integrate with RC2 I have tried few different xp sp2 cd, but the same error occurs. I used the Windows Deployment Service to make the image file for RIS, then used nlite to tweak and include the ryanvm update pack into the update packs. I have tested 1.3.0.4, but the problem still existed Anybody knows what happen to my integration?

godsh, i have similar error, but i have error with CPLEXE.EX_ file when i integrate ryanvm's updated pack

When the nlite starts to extract the ryanvm 2.1.7 updated packs and the addons, updating the CPLEXE.EX_, it shows the error message. I immediately switch back to nlite 1.3RC2, the integration went well with no error, and then i install 1.3 Final again. The problem happens again. The CPLEXE.EX_ is in the lang folder.

I am using nlite1.3final to build the image for RIS the following error message occurs: a new folder called "rvmtmp" also created in the new built image After installed the new win xp sp2 image that i integrated with 1.3final, I found out that all addons didn't installed. This problem never happened to me in 1.3RC2 I rolled back to the 1.3RC2, and everything was fine. Everything went well. Anybody knows how to fix this? The last session.ini is attached Last_Session.ini

i have downloaded an aut script, and i want to know how do I put the script into my ris image? I want to integrate the softwares. Should I just put the script in runonce?

Hi: Just want to contribute back to this forum by sharing my experience of using win ris to deploy linux unattendly. I try to briefly explain my process. I tested it with the Centos 4.4 and Vmware I put the instruction into 3 steps. 1. do everything in this guide here. It teaches you how to put the linux boot image into ris, but do not use ftp server to store your linux source file, use http server. http://wiki.cdyne.com/index.php/PXE_Bootin...m_Microsoft_RIS Note* I use http server, apache, for the centos source. FTP does not allow unattended setup. I would stop right here and test the installation. If the installation fail, do not go to the 2nd step 2. create an answer file, which use the kickstart utility in linux. The file will be save as ks.cfg put this file in the centos source file where you can browse this file via the http browser. You can make your own answer file with the kickstart utility. my ks.cfg as an example #Generated by Kickstart Configurator #platform=x86, AMD64, or Intel EM64T #System language lang en_US #Language modules to install langsupport zh_HK zh_CN zh_TW --default=en_US #System keyboard keyboard us #System mouse mouse #Sytem timezone timezone America/Los_Angeles #Root password rootpw --iscrypted $1$8PObVT6A$E/2VfrKjUGdyZ227ko0oI. #Reboot after installation reboot #Install OS instead of upgrade install #Use Web installation url --url http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos #System bootloader configuration bootloader --location=mbr #Clear the Master Boot Record zerombr yes #Partition clearing information clearpart --all --initlabel #Disk partitioning information part /boot --fstype ext3 --size 100 --asprimary part swap --recommended part / --fstype ext3 --size 2048 --grow #System authorization infomation auth --useshadow --enablemd5 #Firewall configuration firewall --disabled #Do not configure XWindows skipx #Package install information %packages --resolvedeps @ base-x @ gnome-desktop @ editors @ graphical-internet @ office @ sound-and-video @ server-cfg @ smb-server @ legacy-network-server @ development-tools @ gnome-software-development @ legacy-software-development @ admin-tools @ system-tools 3. edit the default file in pxelinux.cfg folder to add the url where you put the ks.cfg file ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg example below default linux prompt 1 timeout 20 display boot.msg F1 boot.msg F2 options.msg F3 general.msg F4 param.msg F5 rescue.msg F7 snake.msg label linux kernel vmlinuz append initrd=initrd.img ramdisk_size=8192 ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg label i586 kernel vmlzi586 append initrd=initi586.img ramdisk_size=8192 ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg label text kernel vmlinuz append initrd=initrd.img text ramdisk_size=8192 ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg label expert kernel vmlinuz append expert initrd=initrd.img ramdisk_size=8192 ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg label ks kernel vmlinuz append ks initrd=initrd.img ramdisk_size=8192 ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg label lowres kernel vmlinuz append initrd=initrd.img lowres ramdisk_size=8192 ks=http://test.bbmak.com/linux/centos/ks.cfg label memtest86 kernel memtest append - Well, this is my simple guide of deploying linux unattendly with win ris. I hope you enjoy it. If anyone who wishes to write a much more detail guide, please do so. I am a lazy person. Do not like to upload screenshots

Is this ccleaner have the yahoo toolbar?

wow should I put the whole thing in the bash file ShadoWWarrioR?

i use nlite, but i think your windows xp needs to pass the wga in order to get installed

I am using ris to deploy win xp, using nlite to modify the image file. How do I make win xp show the quick launch after the installation. I do not want to do it manually. I am too lazy.