\\fortress\setupnt\unattend\station\ \\fortress\setupnt\unattend\config\
\\citadel\setupnt\unattend\station\ \\citadel\setupnt\unattend\config\Each station, specified by an option in the INSTALL batch file in \\...\setupnt should be represented by a file in each directory above. The station directory is the "UDF" file that Microsoft's unattended NT install expects to find. The config directory contains our own custom configuration file.
For example, for station named "260-01" you would share to \\citadel\setupnt and run "INSTALL 260-01". For the install to work correctly, there should be a file named "260-01" in both the unattend\station and unattend\config directories.
The format of the config directory files is documented here.
The file should contain lines containing two words, a keyword and an argument to that keyword. Any line not containing a recognized keyword is ignored. However, to be safe, make comment lines begin with a # mark. Additionally, the file is currently case insenstive, but to be safe, assume its case sensitive and load it using lower case.
The order of commands may matter. When an option requires a previous option to be loaded first, it will be listed in the table below.
The currently recognized keywords are:
The n in boot-n should represet a boot instance and specifies that the option should be installed during that instance of a reboot and Administrator logon. Boot instances should be contiguous. Each boot instance except for the last should have a "reboot" option to indicate the host should be rebooted and logged back in. For the last boot option, reboot is optional (if used, an administrative login is done, no software is installed, and then the machine is logged out.
The need for multiple reboots is, unfortunately, needed for some software packages to install correctly. For example, Service Packs load a lot of junk into RunOnce keys and those actions must be processed by an administrator logon during the next logon. Internet Explorer loads a plethora of crap into RunOnceEx that needs to be run during the next reboot and logon. Piling these puppies into the same login instance often causes problems.
Example of a config file:
# Example config file printer laser265 printer rm_b231 boot-1 acls boot-1 sbpci64d boot-1 sp6 boot-1 reboot boot-2 ie boot-2 reboot boot-3 vb6 boot-3 reboot boot-4 office97 boot-4 reboot boot-5 netscape boot-5 nursing boot-5 ttssh boot-5 acrobat boot-5 winexit boot-5 maple boot-5 ustation boot-5 acad14 boot-5 acrobat boot-5 reboot boot-6 nav boot-6 reboot boot-7 sp6 boot-7 reboot boot-8 nsmapi boot-8 acls boot-8 reboot
For latest update, and before updating any station, be sure to look at the file in config/template for latest values.
| Keyword | boot-n Argument | Dependencies | HD Size Needed | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 150 MB | Minimal NT install |
| printer | varies | none | ~3 MB | Installs a printer. See list of prepared printer packages within the \\...\setupnt\unattend\sysdiff\printer\ directory |
| boot-n | office97 | none | ? | Office 97 (sans outlook) |
| boot-n | k95 | none | 5 MB | Installs Kermit 95 and icons for Hopi, Zuni, Apache, and Outland. NOTE: TTSSH is a preferable means to do connections to these hosts now. Be sure to specify option ttssh AFTER option kermit iff you also have to do calvin (ttssh will overwrite kermit icons for hopi, etc...) |
| boot-n | calvin | k95 | 2 KB | Adds Calvin menu entry (staff units only) |
| boot-n | ttssh | 2 MB | Adds telnet and ssh support for hopi, zuni, apache, and outland. Preferable to option kermit. Be sure to install AFTER option kermit if you HAVE to install that for calvin support however. | |
| boot-n | winexit | none | 1 MB | Installs WinExit screen saver (not currently working) |
| boot-n | netscape | none | 35 MB | Installs latest Netscape software as well as Quicktime |
| boot-n | nsmapi | netscape sp6 |
0.5 MB | Configures Netscape Mail as system mail client. Must be installed after sp6 is installed |
| boot-n | acrobat | netscape | ? | Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| boot-n | vb6 | ie sp6 |
210 MB | Visual Basic 6.0 (Includes MSDN and Learning VB) |
| boot-n | bc5 | none | 250 MB | Borland C++ 5.0 |
| boot-n | cbuilder | none | 200 MB | Borland C++Builder 1.0 |
| boot-n | sp6 | none | ~20 MB | NT 4.0 Service Pack 6. Should be last unless conflict |
| boot-n | real | netscape | 5 MB | Real Player 5.0 including Netscape plugin |
| boot-n | kbdfix | none | 0.5 MB | Dell Pentium II Keyboard Fix |
| boot-n | ie | sp6 | 40 MB | Latest Internet Explorer |
| boot-n | maple | (vid config must be 8-bit color if ATI card) | ? | Maple 5.1 |
| boot-n | pm65 | none | ~100 MB | PageMaker 6.5 |
| boot-n | wp61 | none | 2.5 MB | Word Perfect 6.1 for Windows (16 bit app) Note: Runs from Server |
| boot-n | nav | none | 24 MB | Norton Antivirus (installs basic protections including latest live updates, but no start menu support.) |
| boot-n | medisoft | none | ~20 MB | Medisoft Accounting Software (OAT users at Wilmington) |
| boot-n | acls | all | n/a | Sets restrictive acls on drive. Set after everything else is installed |
| boot-n | oms | none | 17 MB | OMS transaction module |
| boot-n | bdis | oracle firewall |
0.001 MB | Install BDIS Icon (OMS) in Start Menu |
| boot-n | dfms | none | ? | OnNet client for DFMS access |
| boot-n | oracle | none | ? | Oracle Network Client |
| boot-n | firewall | none | ? | SecuRemote Firewall Client |
| boot-n | sb16 | none | n/a | Generic Sound Blaster Support |
| boot-n | sbpci64d | none | n/a | Audio drivers for Gateway E-4200 systems (Soundblaster PCI 64 D) |
| boot-n | crystald | none | n/a | Audio drivers for Dell GXa and GXl systems (Crystal audio chipset) |
| boot-n | crystalg | none | n/a | Audio drivers for Gateway E-1200 systems (Crystal audio chipset) |
Last page update: 04-Jan-00
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