Thanks for the tip. I have a copy of the resource kit handy, so I used the linkd command rather than junction, but I was completely unaware that this could be done with NTFS. It will come in handy in a few other places as well!
A quick test indicates it doesn't cause any problems for the unattended process. JMB -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Black Sent: 28 June 2004 00:06 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Single $oem$ directory for all OS Media with Linux Boot Disk ? on a windows server > "James Barlow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > I'm using Unattended 4.2c with the Linux boot disk. I'm interested > > in trying to fiddle things so that I can use a single $oem$ > > directory regardless of whether I'm loading Win2k Pro, or Win2K > > Server or Win XP. I was hoping I'd be able to do something with > > symbolic links. > Or use http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/misc.shtml#junction on a NTFS formatted disk in a Win2k/XP/2k3 machine. Junction creates Hard Links. Feel free to read over the documentation for junction. It will probably do exactly what you want. This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender immediately by telephoning +44(1684) 278700. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose or distribute its contents to any other person. ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by Black Hat Briefings & Training. Attend Black Hat Briefings & Training, Las Vegas July 24-29 - digital self defense, top technical experts, no vendor pitches, unmatched networking opportunities. Visit www.blackhat.com _______________________________________________ unattended-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/unattended-devel
