Windows Deployment Services and Symantec Ghost
There's very little about this that seems to be stored in one place out there on the Internet, Why would you want to use Ghost and WDS together anyway? Well once upon a time we used the PXE element is RIS, (WDS's Predecessor) to use the Symantec GhostCast server. So yes I understand why people raise an eyebrow because you can achieve all your imaging needs with WDS alone. however people have invested heavily in Ghost over the years and rely on ghost images - also if you are using ghost to back up machines, then you may want to image them WITHOUT sysprep-ing then first (Which WDS does not seem to want to let you do.)
Doing this in a virtual environment tends to be fraught with problems, with both with Microsoft and VMware, I've had trouble testing this. But when using real machines it works fine - remember any drivers you need must be Windows Vista ones. And Windows PE wont run in a Guest VM in VMware ESX, unless you set the client type to Vista (Even if it is another OS).
Pre Requisites
1. The Server needs an installed and working DHCP Scope, WDS adds a PXE option to it.
2. You need a reference PC set up.
3. You need to download the WAIK (Windows Automated Installation Kit).
Solution
1. To start with, you need to add WDS as a Windows component, Start > Run > appwiz.cpl {enter}.
3. WDS is added (The server may ask for the install CD).
4. Click Finish.
5. Click "Yes" to Reboot.
6. Start > Administrative Tools > Windows Deployment Services.
8. Select your server > Actions > Configure Server.
9. Next.
10. Provide a path to the location you want to store your images in.
11. If the location is on the system drive you may see this warning > Click Yes.
12. Tick Both > Next.
13. Bottom Option > DONT tick the box > Finish.
14. WDS Copies over some files and configures itself.
15. Untick the box, we are going to do this manually and just add what we want. > Finish.
1. Run the setup.exe > Install.
2. Next.
3. Tick "I Accept.." > Next.
4. Tick "I have read...." > Next.
5. Enter a User and Organisation > Next.
6. Select Install Location > Next.
7. Next.
8. Install.
9. Coffee Time...........
10. Next.
11. Next
12. FinishDoing this in a virtual environment tends to be fraught with problems, with both with Microsoft and VMware, I've had trouble testing this. But when using real machines it works fine - remember any drivers you need must be Windows Vista ones. And Windows PE wont run in a Guest VM in VMware ESX, unless you set the client type to Vista (Even if it is another OS).
Pre Requisites
1. The Server needs an installed and working DHCP Scope, WDS adds a PXE option to it.
2. You need a reference PC set up.
3. You need to download the WAIK (Windows Automated Installation Kit).
Solution
Phase 1: Install WDS
1. To start with, you need to add WDS as a Windows component, Start > Run > appwiz.cpl {enter}.
2. Scroll down to Windows Deployment Services and tick the box > Next.
Note: This in an R2 SP2 Version of Windows Server 2003, if you cannot see WDS then install SP2.
3. WDS is added (The server may ask for the install CD).
4. Click Finish.
5. Click "Yes" to Reboot.
6. Start > Administrative Tools > Windows Deployment Services.
7. Expand Servers.
8. Select your server > Actions > Configure Server.
9. Next.
11. If the location is on the system drive you may see this warning > Click Yes.
12. Tick Both > Next.
13. Bottom Option > DONT tick the box > Finish.
14. WDS Copies over some files and configures itself.
15. Untick the box, we are going to do this manually and just add what we want. > Finish.
Phase 2: Install Symantec Ghost
1. Run the setup.exe > Install.
2. Next.
3. Tick "I Accept.." > Next.
4. Tick "I have read...." > Next.
5. Enter a User and Organisation > Next.
6. Select Install Location > Next.
7. Next.
8. Install.
9. Coffee Time...........
10. Next.
11. Next
Phase 3: Install WAIK and create the Boot Image
Note: This is using the Windows Vista WAIK - If you are using the Windows 7 Version CLICK HERE
1. Download and install the WAIK.
2. Click Start > Microsoft Windows AIK > Windows PE Tool Command Prompt.
3. Execute the following command,
.copype.cmd x86 c:\winpe_x86 {enter}
4. Execute the following command,
.imagex /mountrw c:\winpe_x86\winpe.wim 1 c:\winpe_x86\mount {enter}
5. Execute the following two commands,
.copy "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Ghost\Ghost32.exe" c:\winpe_x86\mount\windows {enter}copy "C:\Program Files\Symantec\Ghost\Ghost32.exe" c:\winpe_x86\mount\windows\system32 {ent
Note: At this point you may want to copy and Network Card or Mass Storage Drivers to the Windows PE Image as well (Remember they are vista drivers NOT DOS.NDIS Drivers).
copy "[NIC driver location]" c:\winpe_x86\mount\windows {enter}
copy "[Mass Storage Driver Location]" c:\winpe_x86\mount\windows {enter}
7. Add ghost32.exe (as shown) then save the file and exit.
8. Switch back to the Windows PE Tools Command Prompt, Execute the following command,
peimg /prep c:\winpe_x86\mount\windows {enter}
9. Type "Yes" {enter}.
.imagex /unmount c:\winpe_x86\mount /commit {enter}
copy c:\winpe_x86\winpe.wim c:\winpe_x86\ISO\sources\boot.wim {enter}
13. Type "Yes" to overwrite > When finished it should say 1 file copied.
Note: The image you need to give to WDS is called boot.wim, and you can find it here C:\winpe_x86\ISO\sources, You may wish to Copy it to your WDS Server to the directory you specified when setting up WDS (to hold Images).
Also: You can create a bootable CD iso from the .wim image using the following command,
oscdimg -n -bc:\winpe_x86\etfsboot.com c:\winpe_x86\ISO c:\winpe_x86\winpe_x86.iso
Phase 4: Add your new boot image to WDS
1. Start > Administrative Tools > Windows Deployment Services. > Expand Windows Deployment Services > Servers > Your Server > Right Click Boot Images > Select "Add Boot Image".
2. Browse to the Boot.wim file you created above.
3. Give the image a sensible name and description > Next.
4. Next
5. The image will be coped into WDS.
6. When done you should see it on the right.
Phase 5: Set GhostCast Server to Accept an Image
2. Give it a Session Name > Select Create Image (Assuming you have a reference machine ready to image TO the server) > Click Browse to Find a location that has enough space to hold the image file. > Note you will need to create the filename.gho to continue. > Click "Accept Clients".
Phase 6: PXE Boot your client to the network, and image it
1. Remember to boot from the network the client must have a PXE capable network card and it must be set in the BIOS to be higher in the Boot order that the system drive, most machines now give you a key to press on boot, to boot from the network (Usually F12).
2. Cast you mind back to phase 3 step 7, those are the commands getting executed, winpeinit is the plug and play loader for windows PE.
Note: If you are using VMware and you have not set "Vista" as the machine type it may hang here and never launch ghost
3. Like an old friend, Ghost appears > OK.
3. GhostCast > Unicast.
5. Give it the session name you set up in phase 5, > Either let ghost find the ghost cast server or enter its IP address. > OK > Select the Disk you wish to Image > OK > When asked about compression Select High > Click OK > Imaging will start.
Note: Make sure it displays a valid IP address at the bottom or it will fail, (If it says 127.0.0.1 then you need to add the drivers for his machine to the image).
Note: Make sure it displays a valid IP address at the bottom or it will fail, (If it says 127.0.0.1 then you need to add the drivers for his machine to the image).
Adding drivers to a WIM image.
6. Back at the GhostCast Server > You will see the session imaging across.
Note: To Deploy an Image TO the client, the operation is the same exept in the ghostcast server tick "Restore Image" and point it to the image-name.gho file to deploy, and on the client select "Multicast" when PXE Booted.
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Symantec
POP3, SMTP, and other e‑mail server types
When setting up an e=mail account in Windows Mail, you'll be asked to select the type of e=mail server your account uses. Windows Mail supports the following e=mail server types.
Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) servers hold incoming e=mail messages until you check your e‑mail, at which point they're transferred to your computer. POP3 is the most common account type for personal e=mail. Messages are typically deleted from the server when you check your e=mail.
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) servers let you work with e=mail messages without downloading them to your computer first. You can preview, delete, and organize messages directly on the e‑mail server, and copies are stored on the server until you choose to delete them. IMAP is commonly used for business e=mail accounts.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) servers handle the sending of your e=mail messages to the Internet. The SMTP server handles outgoing e=mail, and is used in conjunction with a POP3 or IMAP incoming e=mail server.
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Windows
Remove Thumb.db file
Thumb.db is is a cache of the current picture in that directory.to remove it go for following
step1 > open "WINDOWS EXPLORER".
2>go to "TOOLS".
3>open "FOLDER OPTIONS".
4>go to "VIEW".
5>see 1st section "FILES & FOLDERS".
6>click on the "DO NOT CACHE THUMBNAILS".
now the thumbnail file will be removed from ur computer once u do this the file will be never created.
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Tips and Tricks
Trick to Show ur name after time in taskbar...
Hi freinds !
I m here to tell u a trick to add up ur name in place of AM and PM beside time and make urself to feel proud among ur group of frnds.
Its simple
Start -> Control Pannel -> Regional and LAnguage option -> Customize (beside English US) -> Go to TIME tab -> Change AM symbol and PM symbol from AM and PM to ur name -> Apply -> Ok ...
IS it changed ??? Might be not ...Now go to time in taskbar and Double Click it to open "Date and time property" ...Look place where time chnges in digital form i.e. 02:47:52 AM , click to arrow to cnage the AM or PM by selecting and press arrow. It will Show ur name or name that was entered by u, Apply -> OK
I m here to tell u a trick to add up ur name in place of AM and PM beside time and make urself to feel proud among ur group of frnds.
Its simple
Start -> Control Pannel -> Regional and LAnguage option -> Customize (beside English US) -> Go to TIME tab -> Change AM symbol and PM symbol from AM and PM to ur name -> Apply -> Ok ...
IS it changed ??? Might be not ...Now go to time in taskbar and Double Click it to open "Date and time property" ...Look place where time chnges in digital form i.e. 02:47:52 AM , click to arrow to cnage the AM or PM by selecting and press arrow. It will Show ur name or name that was entered by u, Apply -> OK
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Tips and Tricks
Hidden Programs In Windows XP !
Is it strange to hear , but true that some good programs are hidden in Windows XP !!!
Programs :
1. Private Character Editor :
Used for editing fonts,etc.
** start>>Run
** Now, type eudcedit
2. Dr. Watson :
This an inbuilt windows repairing software !
** start>>Run
** Now, type drwtsn32
3. Media Player 5.1 :
Even if you upgrade your Media Player, you can still access your old player in case the new one fails !!!
** start>>Run
** Now, type mplay32
4. iExpress :
Used to create SetupsYou can create your own installers !
** start>>Run
** Now, type iexpress
Programs :
1. Private Character Editor :
Used for editing fonts,etc.
** start>>Run
** Now, type eudcedit
2. Dr. Watson :
This an inbuilt windows repairing software !
** start>>Run
** Now, type drwtsn32
3. Media Player 5.1 :
Even if you upgrade your Media Player, you can still access your old player in case the new one fails !!!
** start>>Run
** Now, type mplay32
4. iExpress :
Used to create SetupsYou can create your own installers !
** start>>Run
** Now, type iexpress
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Tips and Tricks
Updated trick for enabling Folder option
Many times Windows users face a common problem. The “Folder Options” in “Tools” menu is not visible. Even It can’t be accessed from Control Panel. Also “Registry Editor” is disabled.
Follow the simple steps mentioned in this tutorial and your problem will be solved:
1. If Folder Options is disabled but Registry Editor is still working in your system, then you can enable Folder Options by editing Windows Registry.
Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter.
it’ll open Registry Editor, now go to following keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\ExplorerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, check whether a DWORD value named NoFolderOptions exists or not? If it exists, delete it.
2. If you are not familiar with editing the registry, then you can simply download following file, extract it and then run the .REG file:
Folder_option.zip
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If u cant run regedit ....
Seems like your system is infected with a virus. Pls follow following link:
http://www.askvg.com/is-your-system-infected-with-a-virus-spyware-adware-trojan/
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Some ppl find that "show hidden files and folders" option ll not b enabled..
though enabled they cant c the hidden folders...
for that dont worry
--open RUN
--type regedit
--HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\Advanced
And in right-side pane, change value of “Hidden” to 1 and refresh My Computer window and you’ll be able to see hidden files again
Follow the simple steps mentioned in this tutorial and your problem will be solved:
1. If Folder Options is disabled but Registry Editor is still working in your system, then you can enable Folder Options by editing Windows Registry.
Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter.
it’ll open Registry Editor, now go to following keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\ExplorerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, check whether a DWORD value named NoFolderOptions exists or not? If it exists, delete it.
2. If you are not familiar with editing the registry, then you can simply download following file, extract it and then run the .REG file:
Folder_option.zip
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If u cant run regedit ....
Seems like your system is infected with a virus. Pls follow following link:
http://www.askvg.com/is-your-system-infected-with-a-virus-spyware-adware-trojan/
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Some ppl find that "show hidden files and folders" option ll not b enabled..
though enabled they cant c the hidden folders...
for that dont worry
--open RUN
--type regedit
--HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\Advanced
And in right-side pane, change value of “Hidden” to 1 and refresh My Computer window and you’ll be able to see hidden files again
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Tips and Tricks
Add Your Name (or) Application to right click Of My Computer
Caution ..
As it is related to Windows regisrty it can be dangerous
so,Try This at ur own risk
To write your name on right click application
please follow the steps.
1.Copy/Paste the following code in Notepad And then Save it as .reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Your Name Or Name of the Application"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
2.Now edit it and then Type your name In
Eg:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Rajesh"
3. If u want to get any application, once you click Your name or name of application
Then , Type the location Of the application Which u want to open In:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
For eg.C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\messenger.exe
Thats It finally save it And then Run it .
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To add Application Control Panel
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Control Panel\command]
@="rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"
To add Application Add/Remove
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Add/Remove\command]
@="control appwiz.cpl"
To add Application Reboot
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Reboot]\command]
@="shutdown -r -f -t 5"
To add Application Shutdown
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Shutdown]\command]
@="shutdown -s -f -t 5"
As it is related to Windows regisrty it can be dangerous
so,Try This at ur own risk
To write your name on right click application
please follow the steps.
1.Copy/Paste the following code in Notepad And then Save it as .reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Your Name Or Name of the Application"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
2.Now edit it and then Type your name In
Eg:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor]
@="Rajesh"
3. If u want to get any application, once you click Your name or name of application
Then , Type the location Of the application Which u want to open In:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Registry Editor\command]
@="Location Of The Application"
For eg.C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\messenger.exe
Thats It finally save it And then Run it .
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To add Application Control Panel
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Control Panel\command]
@="rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL"
To add Application Add/Remove
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\Add/Remove\command]
@="control appwiz.cpl"
To add Application Reboot
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Reboot]\command]
@="shutdown -r -f -t 5"
To add Application Shutdown
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\[Shutdown]\command]
@="shutdown -s -f -t 5"
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Tips and Tricks
How to "Delete administrator Password" without any software
Method 1
Boot up with DOS and delete the sam.exe and sam.log files from Windows\system32\config in your hard drive. Now when you boot up in NT the password on your built-in administrator account which will be blank (i.e No password). This solution works only if your hard drive is FAT kind.
Method 2
Step 1. Put your hard disk of your computer in any other pc .
Step 2. Boot that computer and use your hard disk as a secondary hard disk (D'nt boot as primary hard disk ).
Step 3. Then open that drive in which the victim’s window(or your window) is installed.
Step 4. Go to location windows->system32->config
Step 5. And delete SAM.exe and SAM.log
Step 6. Now remove hard disk and put in your computer.
Step 7. And boot your computer
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Tips and Tricks