Problems converting to a .wim file....

[mooseracing]

So i've been working on setting up pxe booting so we can restore backups from baremetal. We have a Server 03 with RIS and WDS setup, installed in mixed mode. I want to take software from the legacy side (RIS) and move it to .wim format. Many reasons for this. Anyway when I am trying to use wdsutil it says the .sif file is corrupt or incomplete.

I opened it, and its definately incomplete compared to a Windows .sif file, but why wouldn't it since its just a small boot program for backing up or restoring backups. This is the file:

[RemoteInstall]
Repartition = No
UseWholeDisk = No

[OSChooser]
Description ="Acronis Bootable Media created from Homer"
Help ="Starts Acronis products"
LaunchFile = "INSTALLPATH%\%MACHINETYPE%\templates\bootwiz.sys"
ImageType =WinPE


Not that it might help but is there any other way to convert to .wim? Or do I need a full sif file like a windows one?

 

[JackBurton]

Dude, I tried WDS for a little while and QUICKLY went back to my Ghost/RIS implementation. I'm sure you have your reason for going to WDS, but damn, that thing (WDS) sucks @ss!

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

 

[mooseracing]

I like WDS as I can customize it easier when i mount the PE files.

I would research other solutions but RIS/WDS is technically free since we own server licenses, compared to having to buy another sweet of software. I also like the idea of network booting it and letting it run while I do other things. I've spent a solid 40hr work week on WDS/RIS technology and have learner alot.

Oh well, bump for more help.

 

[dclive]

Originally posted by: mooseracing
I like WDS as I can customize it easier when i mount the PE files.

I would research other solutions but RIS/WDS is technically free since we own server licenses, compared to having to buy another sweet of software. I also like the idea of network booting it and letting it run while I do other things. I've spent a solid 40hr work week on WDS/RIS technology and have learner alot.

Oh well, bump for more help.

Not clear on what you're trying - something like this:
http://www.deployvista.com/Def...px?tabid=70&EntryID=20

?

 

[mooseracing]

I'm using the wdsutil command, which has the RiPrep convert option, to take legacy images and convert it to wim, which has many benefits over the over RIS.

It even failed on the xp legacy image that is orginally copied over when you setup WDS in legacy mode.

I'm goign to try the capture method once I get back and hopefully it captures teh image as a .wim instead of the legacy stuff.