Quick RIS question

[aftertaf]

I use Sysprep on a standard image and I have to look at the possibility of using RIS instead, to make deploying easier...

I have a question:
Do I lose the specific things I have setup, installed etc when using RIS?
Doesn't RIS do a 'fresh' Windows install with some extra settings in the winnt.sif file.....

I have my standard image and don't want to lose all the specific config, folders etc.....

Aftertaf

Sometimes it just needs a good kicking.

 

[linney]

Difference between RIPrep and Sysprep.

http://www.google.com/search?q=difference+between+RIPrep+and+Sysprep&rls=com.microsoft:

 

[aftertaf]

what I mean is :

i use sysprep and ghost to duplicate standard images.....

If I use riprep will i have the same partitions, the same installed applications etc..

I cant find a straight answer

Aftertaf

Sometimes it just needs a good kicking.

 

[linney]

Have you got a test machine where you can try it and check the result?

Have you checked out any of the Server Forums?

http://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=931

How to Deploy Windows XP Images from Windows 2000 RIS Servers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304314

Windows Deployment Services

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772106.aspx

Automating Windows XP Installations (and other links)

http://www.google.com/search?q=ris+xp&rls=com.microsoft: