Golden image with make_sys_image

[DENJEAN]

Hi,

I use make_sys_image to create system image on my server, then to create boot DVD with image system.
I prefer this solution on DVD.
It's the fisrt time that I use this support (DVD). On tape I use make_recovery.

I make some test with your notes, and I'am on a good direction.
I have modified option LEVEL2_NO_ARCHIVE in file /opt/ignite/data/scripts/make_sys_image, and the result is good.
I make a boot DVD for test today.....

[DENJEAN]

Hi,

The system backup was ok.
Just somes option were wrong.

/etc/fstab is reset??? (Not original file)

Have you somes ideas?

Thank's

[Scot Bean]

Yes. By default, make_sys_image makes a generic backup, that is, files that identify the specific machine are stripped before for archive is created.

/etc/fstab is one of those files.

If you do not want to do this, you can run with the "level 1" option, "-l 1". Default is level 2, which goes generic.

Also, make_sys_image currently is a simple shell script. You can make a copy of it, and make your own edits to it, if you want. Search for LEVEL2_NO_ARCHIVE for the list of files that are removed from the image.

One reason why I recommended make_net_recovery instead.