Sysprep Windows 2003 R2 Direct

Once your reference system is fully configured and the answer file is ready, you can "seal" the system. Unable to run Sysprep on Server 2003 R2 - Experts Exchange

: Insert the Windows Server 2003 R2 Disc 1 and navigate to the \SUPPORT\TOOLS folder.

: Ensure the folder contains sysprep.exe , setupcl.exe , and setupmgr.exe . 2. Create an Answer File ( sysprep.inf ) Sysprep Windows 2003 R2

Unlike modern versions of Windows where Sysprep is pre-installed, Windows Server 2003 R2 requires you to manually extract the tool from the installation media.

Enter default values for the product key, computer name, and administrator password. Once your reference system is fully configured and

Save the file as directly in the C:\Sysprep directory. 3. Run the Sysprep Tool

To automate the mini-setup process on the destination servers, use the Setup Manager to create an answer file. Run from your C:\Sysprep folder. Follow the wizard to create a new Sysprep Answer File . Save the file as directly in the C:\Sysprep directory

: Extract the contents of DEPLOY.CAB to a new folder named C:\Sysprep on your system drive.