Creating Disk Images
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Creating disk images is a straightforward process that involves three key tasks:
Build a master installation for each of your disk images. A master installation is built on a master computer. Building a master installation includes installing and configuring the operating system and any software you want to include on your disk image.
Prepare each master installation by using Sysprep. This includes configuring and running Sysprep on each master computer.
Create a disk image of each master installation by using the disk-imaging program. This includes saving each disk image to a permanent storage location.
Figure 3.7 shows the process you must follow to create disk images. None of the steps are optional: you must perform each step in the order shown.
Figure 3.7 Creating Disk Images