Re: [Unattended-Dev] Time to think on Win7
On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM, Chris McClimans wrote: > I have something similar to unattended working at hh.github.com. > It starts from ISO and ends up with a working system. > (internally it creates a floppy image containing the > Autounattended.xml, and boots the iso) > I think it would be interesting to use the built in pxe and > install.wim files on the windows 7 isos. > > https://github.com/hh/windows-fromscratch > https://github.com/hh/veewee/tree/master/templates > > The interesting bits are in the definiton.rb files: > > > https://github.com/hh/windows-fromscratch/blob/master/definitions/windows-2008R2-serverstandard-amd64-winrm/definition.rb > > https://github.com/hh/windows-fromscratch/blob/master/definitions/windows-7-enterprise-amd64-winrm/definition.rb > > I'm thinking about templating the xmls out via erb. > > On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Doug wrote: > > I have to create/modify the unattended xml by hand every time - it has my > > computer name, domain, etc, as well as the main unattended bat file tor > run. > > I also create a user-pc specific .bat file that contains all of the todos > > for the user and pc type. > > > -- > LogMeIn Central: Instant, anywhere, Remote PC access and management. > Stay in control, update software, and manage PCs from one command center > Diagnose problems and improve visibility into emerging IT issues > Automate, monitor and manage. Do more in less time with Central > http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein12331_d2d > ___ > unattended-devel mailing list > unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel > I just use WDS with pre-staged computer accounts and and an unattended.xml that does an apps-only install... Granted there is nothing like the granularity of unattended for XP :-( Cheers -- LogMeIn Central: Instant, anywhere, Remote PC access and management. Stay in control, update software, and manage PCs from one command center Diagnose problems and improve visibility into emerging IT issues Automate, monitor and manage. Do more in less time with Central http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein12331_d2d___ unattended-devel mailing list unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
Re: [Unattended-Dev] Dell OptiPlex 9010 - unable to access HDD
On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 9:34 PM, Paul Griffith wrote: > On 08/15/2012 03:36 PM, Paul Griffith wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> Before I start down a path I don't want to go down. Has unable to >> able to get the Unattened 4.9 to install on a dell Optiplex 9010. It is >> a fairly new system based on the Q77 Express chipset. I can PXE boot >> without any issues but it is unable to see the SATA HD. I did change to >> SATA setup from AHCI to ATA. >> >> Any idea before I begin to build a new boot disk. Is Debian 6 the >> preferred distribution for the most pain free builds ? :) >> >> Cheers, >> Paul >> > > Another update, > > I changed the SATA mode to AHCI and started the unattended again, when > the computer rebooted to the start the text mode installation, it got a > blue screen of death, which I expected. I then changed the SATA mode > back to ATA and the Windows text mode installation was able to continue > installation without any issues. > > So the million dollar question is why didn't Linux see the SARA drive in > ATA mode ? > > I guess I could try to get the AHCI drivers working on Windows XP, but I > don't look forward to working with text mode drivers. > > > Regards, > Pau2 > I used to use nlite for slipstreaming text mode drivers, so much simpler than doing it manually... Cheers -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ ___ unattended-devel mailing list unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
Re: [Unattended-Dev] JAVA 6 vs JAVA 7
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Timothy J Massey wrote: > Juanjo Pablos wrote on 07/10/2012 11:27:10 AM: > > > > Hi, > > I just wonder if people want me to update java to version 7 or rather > > stay on java 6 a bit longer. > > > > Please replay to the list and let me know > > > We have several apps that will not work with Java 7--they are hard-coded > to work with Java 6, and if you try running them under Java 7 they will > simply try to install the Java 6 JRE. So we're going to have to stay with > Java 6 for this next school year... :( > > Tim Massey What was the original saying, "write once, run anywhere" ? I have three different Java applications for managing various pieces of network hardware, and they each need a different JRE... -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/___ unattended-devel mailing list unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
Re: [Unattended-Dev] JAVA 6 vs JAVA 7
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Juanjo Pablos wrote: > Hi, > I just wonder if people want me to update java to version 7 or rather > stay on java 6 a bit longer. > > Please replay to the list and let me know > > Cheers, > Juan > 7 please :-) -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ ___ unattended-devel mailing list unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
Re: [Unattended-Dev] [Unattended] Question
On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 8:57 PM, Brandon Aho wrote: > Okay I read through the following and could do it but the only issue I > have is I don’t have debian or fedora box mine would be Ubuntu. Is there > anyone that could rebuild this for me and include the latest Broadcom 5709C > netXtreme II GigE network drivers? > > ** ** > > > build a debian box, its good for the soul :-) -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/___ unattended-devel mailing list unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
Re: [Unattended-Dev] [Unattended] Question
On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Brandon Aho wrote: > I am using 4.9. But it doesn't have the latest Broadcom BCM5709C NetXtremeII > GigE driver in it as part of the Linux boot. > > > > > Brandon Aho > Retail Systems Manager > brandon@northerntool.com > 952-808-6685 Desk > 952-992-0502 Cell > > > -Original Message- > From: Juanjo Pablos [mailto:jua...@apertus.es] > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 1:07 PM > To: All things concerning http://unattended.sourceforge.net/ > Subject: Re: [Unattended] Question > > El 22/06/12 16:31, Brandon Aho escribió: >> >> It's too bad it still not being actively developed on it's a great >> tool. I have it working well for the desktops and my older servers it >> just the newer ones that have the updated nic cards that seem to have >> the issue. >> > > > Brandon,*Ben > > Every week there is update on the project. Mainly on the scripts. > > > https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/unattended/timeline > > > are you using latest version (4.9)? > > * > > -- > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat > landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will > include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. > http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > ___ > unattended-info mailing list > unattended-i...@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-info > > > > Disclaimer: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or > entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is > privileged, confidential, proprietary, or exempt from disclosure under > applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly > prohibited from disclosing, distributing, copying, or in any way using this > message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the > sender and destroy and delete any copies you may have received. > > -- > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > ___ > unattended-devel mailing list > unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel I might be missing something, but how about the below ? http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/unattended/wiki/ModifyingTheBootDisk -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ ___ unattended-devel mailing list unattended-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
