Vista - SysPrep and Windows Server 2008 (Server Core)

Hello all.

I have a machine running Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (not the R2
variant), SP 1. I have the Hyper-V role installed. I have created template
VMs for Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Vista, Enterprise with no
problems. I was able to sysprep them so that I can quickly create multiple
servers/clients with ease. My question is this: how can I create a
SysPrepped image of a Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation? I get a
message stating that "An error occurred while trying to update the registry.
Unable to continue." This is the System Preparation Tool 2.0. Is there a
later variant that will wrk with 2008 (Server Core)?

Thanks.

Paul Yhonquea

Hi Paul,
Yes, sysprep is inluded in the C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep directory on
Vista and Server 08 including Core.
Just type "C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Sysprep.exe" and select "Out of the
Box Experience"
Highly recommend using the "generalize" option which will delete the
existing virtual network card so the new server will not keep a phantom copy
of it in the registry.

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Thanks. I found the file and it worked like a charm.

Paul Yhonquea


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