On 3/5/07, Michael L Torrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Anyway, at my work we've given up on the idea of cloning machines
entirely. We have set up a special unattended install[1] for Windows XP
(just pxe-boot and go) that can deal with almost any configuration. For
linux, there are also similar systems of doing automated installs from
pxe. The thing about this technique is that it can deal with any size
of hard drive practically, and it's very fast, almost as fast as
cloning.
I've manually cloned running linux machines before with simple rsync.
Just set up fstab and grub on the new machine and you're away.
Michael
[1] http://unattended.sf.net
I'm a big fan of unattended installs, and use the integrator from
ryanvm.net to slipstream service packs & patches on XP at my work. I
use driverpacks.net to slipstream the drivers. I use RunOnceEx to
chain switchless installers. Then I use the integrator once more to
roll the ISO. Works with DVD & CD size images.
The problem I have seen is OEM drivers, specifically video drivers on
laptops. BSODs abound. I'm going to be removing video drivers from
the next version of our unattended install as a result.
--
Lars
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