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  • 1.  How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 12, 2007 02:12 PM
    Hi all,
     
     
     
    I am new to GHOST  and I want to image a new computer.
     
    I am using symantec ghost 8.3 .
    I already use the   boot up wizard to create the bootdisk.  I am able to bootup with the it.
     
    but I can not connect to the network folder where I want to save my image to .
     
    It only give me the option of the local C  , cd drive and A. 
     
    How can I connect to the network folder at this point?
     
    Or do I need to select another option to create the bootup in order for me to see the network folder?
     
     
    Thanks in advance.
     
     


  • 2.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 12, 2007 06:40 PM
    Hi,
     
    What option in Ghost Boot Wizard did you use when you created the disk? You have to use the option "Drive Mapping Boot Package" in order to be able to access a network location. Then, if you didn't already specified the drive letter and the network share when you created the disk, use the following command:
     
     
    Launch ghost.exe and you should have Z in the list.
     
    Hope this helps,
    Adina
     
     


  • 3.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 12, 2007 10:40 PM
    Thank-you Adina!
     
     
    I used the network boot package option to created the boot disk.
     
     
     
     
    I had tried to use the map network boot. but after bootup and login. it did not boot me to the GUI interface like the one it showed up when bootup with the network boot package( ex.  when bootup with   network bootup, it automatically take me to the GUI interface, right then you can go to local--> disk--. to image-- destination(where you want to save your image to)
     
    So I guess it is able to boot up with the map bootup, but how can I get that GUI interface like the network bootup with the map bootup?
     
     
    Thanks


  • 4.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 12, 2007 10:43 PM
    Anyone has step by step instruction? or any useful links?  thanks


  • 5.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 13, 2007 12:21 AM
    Hi,
     
    You cannot access a network share when you use a disk that was created with "Network Boot Package" option. The only way to access a network share using a boot disk is to create it using "Drive Mapping Boot Package" option.
    The "Network Boot Package" option that you used will only provide network support for GhostCasting and TCP/IP peer-to-peer connections. "Drive Mapping Boot Package" will give you the option to map a drive letter to a shared resource on the network. Create the boot disk again using this option in Ghost Boot Wizard and it will work.
     
    Hope this helps,
    Adina

    Message Edited by Adina Costache on 06-13-200705:49 PM



  • 6.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 13, 2007 01:18 AM
    There's documentation regarding drive mapping boot disks, check the Ghost_Imp_Guide.pdf file in your install folder.  Otherwise you can find it online at http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support/documentation.jsp?pid=52023
    Do a search for 'drive mapping' and it should take you to the relevant section.

    If you're booting from a floppy, you're need to copy the Ghost.exe file from your install folder to your share folder. Then run Ghost after you've booted and connected to the network share.

    Or if you're booting from a cd or usb key then you can untick the 'Do not include any Ghost executables' option when you create your boot package. Then it should automatically start Ghost after it connects to the network share.

    Cheers,
    Bruce


  • 7.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 13, 2007 09:40 AM

    I thought that if I used the network book package, I can use the peer to peer option on the GUI interface to connect with the ghost server?  And of course I need to run the ghost console from the ghost server end? 

     

     

    I just tried to create the bootup usb with the drive mapping boot.   

     

     boot off from it, when it asked for my credential.  after I typed in the admin account, (which is the same one I used when creating the drive mapping boot)  it said"  Access had been denied "

     

    I confirmed that I used the correct driver for the network drive and my account has full permission.

     

     

    Anyone know what cause this behavior?



  • 8.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 13, 2007 09:45 AM
    Thank-you so much Bruce.
     
    I found the Doc on the folder. I will go over it.
     
     
    I am using USb so I guess i don't need to copy the exe to USB?
     
     


  • 9.  RE: How to get an image from a new computer?

    Posted Jun 13, 2007 11:53 PM
    As long as you have a Ghost.exe on the shared folder to run from, you wont need to copy the Ghost.exe to the usb. If you're trying to map to a shared folder on a 2k3 machine, default security policies may be blocking any access.

    There are many ways for Ghost to establish contact between client and server.  You've mentioned drive mapping, GhostCasting and peer to peer.

    As Adina mentioned earlier, a network boot package enables you to connect to a server machine using the 'Peer to peer' or 'Ghostcast' options in the gui. 

    Using the 'Peer to Peer' option means you'd be trying to connect to another Ghost application on the server machine.  Probably easiest to run Ghost32.exe in Windows on the server.

    The 'GhostCast' option lets you connect to a GhostCast session running on the server machine.  You can use the GhostCast Server and start a GhostCast session without using the Ghost Console.

    You can go over the the sections 'Peer-to-peer connection with Ghost.exe' and 'GhostCasting image files' in the manual to get a full understanding.

    Cheers,
    Bruce