RIS to WDS mixed mode upgrade

[chiners_68]

Hi All,

SP2 & updates have been installed. RIS no longer runs as the remote installation service has been taken over by WDS. The service still remains but you cannot start it.

I have initialised WDS with the following command WDSUTIL /initialize-server /reminst:"e:\RemoteInstall".

I have right clicked on my server in the WDS utility & strted the service.

PXE Properties are set to answer to know devices as i prestage them in AD.

When I boot a PC via PXE WDS is not responding to my PXE request. What could the problem be..?

[chiners_68]

ive got it working now..

you need to add the Boot.wim boot image which them puts the PXEboot.com & other boot files in place.

[gadget]

Correct, Service Pack 2 is a bit of a bugger, plan your Ris Server upgrades carefully. Mind you, if you are reading this then it's probably happened to you already.....