Restore Captured WIM Task in MDT

[Humphrey]

Hi All,

I currently have created a LTI MDT Environment that is able to do the
following tasks:
1. Deploy Windows XP SP3 Build
2. Capture USMT User Data
3. Restore USMT User Data
4. Capture WIM Image of Computer

I am looking to create a 5th option whereby admin's can Restore a WIM
Image of a Computer. I am currently using the ZTIBackup.wsf script to
capture the WIM.

I have found the following:
http://blogs.technet.com/aaronczechowski/archive/2007/11/27/how-to-restore-from-the-os-backup.aspx

But was looking to create something a bit simpler and not have to rely
on the success or failure of MDT. I just want to be able to prompt for
a Server Share and File Name and then have a Confrim screen that
states all data will be lost if they continue. Has anyone done this
before or have any ideas where I should start? Maybe even any advice
on how I can edit the ZTIBackup to become maybe a ZTIRestore?

Cheers,
Humphrey

[unknown]

Sorry, using ImageX as a backup tool (other than for restoring data
files), is not a good idea... at least not for Windows Vista and
above... restoring a sysprepped OS image works (of course) great, but
restoring a full "live" OS does not...

See this article

You cannot use the ImageX.exe tool as a backup tool on a Windows
Vista-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/935467

Regards

Johan Arwidmark
Microsoft MVP - Setup / Deployment
http://www.deployvista.com


On Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:03:43 -0800 (PST), Humphrey

Post by Humphrey
Hi All,
I currently have created a LTI MDT Environment that is able to do the
1. Deploy Windows XP SP3 Build
2. Capture USMT User Data
3. Restore USMT User Data
4. Capture WIM Image of Computer
I am looking to create a 5th option whereby admin's can Restore a WIM
Image of a Computer. I am currently using the ZTIBackup.wsf script to
capture the WIM.
http://blogs.technet.com/aaronczechowski/archive/2007/11/27/how-to-restore-from-the-os-backup.aspx
But was looking to create something a bit simpler and not have to rely
on the success or failure of MDT. I just want to be able to prompt for
a Server Share and File Name and then have a Confrim screen that
states all data will be lost if they continue. Has anyone done this
before or have any ideas where I should start? Maybe even any advice
on how I can edit the ZTIBackup to become maybe a ZTIRestore?
Cheers,
Humphrey