Ghost Solution Suite

Hello.

I'm using Ghost Solution Suite 1 (Fr).

I've read that it's possible to execute a program in the virtual partition, is it possible to execute a ms-dos batch script ?

What i would like, using a task :
- copy files to the virtual partition (AFUDOS.EXE + ROM + UNIFLASH + configuration of the CMOS-

- execute a batch script who
- 1 - Flash the bios
- 2 configure CMOS

- reboot

The batch :
@ECHO OFF
afudos /iVM1014.ROM
uniflash.exe -CMOSR mycmos

Thanks in advance for any tips...

Hi Tristan,

This is a very innovative idea, but given the criticality of the operation (since the PC may become unusable if this fails) I don't think it is safe :-)

Though this will work, my concern is a possible race condition during the reboot. After the command execution, Console will try boot the machine to Windows and presumably the bios update will do the same. (Probably couple of reboots, one for BIOS update and another for CMOS configuration). During these reboots, if things do not happen sequentially, the outcome will not be favorable.

Krish

Thanks for your response.

In fact, Flashing bios and configuring cmos use only one reboot (after cmos configuration).

I use this with PXE and with USB key and everything is ok (tested with a large number of computers).

But i don't understand what is the sequence to do in the Ghost Console ?

Must i transfert all files and execute the .bat ? What path must i use in the virtual partition ?

Thanks in advance for any help.

I have done this using the powerquest deploycenter boot disk builder. Unlike the Ghost boot wizard, the powerquest boot builder has the capability to take a virtual floppy and build quickboot executable. This will allow you to your current virtual floppy you are using for you pxe server. Once you have built the executable use it with a transfer and execute task in the ghost console.

1) So first you will need to install the deploycenter toolkit (optional during ghost install) if you have not already installed it.

2) Make a copy of your virtual floppy used in you PXE server and rename it with vfd extension.

3) Start -> programs -> Symantec Deploycenter -> deploycenter tools -> Boot Disk Builder

4) Tools menu -> Build a Quickboot Executable

5) Browse for your vfd file, enter the full path where you want the executable and do not check the prompt.

6) Test the executable on a test client to see if it works - be careful running or accidentally double click will reboot you box and go with no option to cancel.

7) Set up a ghost console task to do a transfer and execute task.

That's a very good idea, thanks you.

I will test it as soon as possible and make a tutorial for everybody.

Merry Christmas !