RIS

There are various stages involved in troubleshooting RIS. Firstly check that DHCP, DNS and Active Directory are available on the network and can all communicate. Verify that the clients can pick up an IP address from the DHCP Server, and the DHCP server is configured with the correct scope. Use the buttons below to navigate…

Setup a client machine as you want it ensuring that you use the same version of Windows XP Professional as the image on the RIS server. To run “RIPREP” click on Start. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Click on RUN. In the Open box type in the network path of the…

RIS installations can also be made unattended. This is ideal for installing multiple machines. The Setup manager utility is used to create an answer file which is associated with a particular image. Options such as the computer’s name have to be configured through the server properties page and cannot be configured in the answer file.…

If client machines don’t support booting from the network then RIS provides a utility called the Remote Boot Floppy Generator (RBFG). Using a remote boot floppy a client machine with a supported network card can boot from the network allowing it to be installed remotely. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson The…

RIS can only be installed on a Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller or a Member Server. Also ensure that DHCP and DNS are available on the network. Also ensure that the server has a static IP address and has a free NTFS partition to copy the images to. Use the buttons below to navigate through…

Using Remote Installation Services,  Windows Operating Systems can be remotely installed over a network. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson RIS has the following advantages over standard installations: No need of pre-formatting,  RIS automatically partitions and formats the drive.Ideal for computers without CD-ROMs or floppy drives, but which have a compatible network…