James Tremblay wrote:
How does on build an image for and what tools does one need to clone a master image to a lab? Is there a set of commands like "sysprep" for creating a master? Is there a guide?
Here is what I do: Create image file: 1. create the model system 2. stop the model system 3. boot e.g. Knoppix or other rescue system 4. for each partition to be copied do 4a. mount <part> /mnt 4b. cd /mnt 4c. tar czvf <imagefile> * .* 4d. cd - 4e. umount /mnt Install image file: 1. boot target system from knoppix or rescue or with NFS-root or or or 2. partition drive 3. create filesystems 4. for each partition do 4a. mount <part> /mnt 4b. cd /mnt 4c. tar xzvf <imagefile> 4d. cd - 4e. umount /mnt 5. run lilo if you intend to boot from harddisk. /Per Jessen, Zürich -- http://www.spamchek.com/ - your spam is our business. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org