Can't create netinstall image

Hi,
I'm currently trying to create a Net Install image from the system volume of another computer in Target Disk Mode. After selecting the source and entering the info, I am told that the source does is missing a required "archive file."
I'm thinking the proble is related to the fact I'm using the Panther version of the server, and using a Tiger installation as my source. However, I have no problems creating and netbooting a boot image. Attempting to create an install image from either the boot image or a Disk Utility generated image results in a missing Bill of Materials error.
Any suggestions, or is this not possible under the Panther server?
Thanks.

It is very likely that this won't work. There are probably enough changes to the underlying system that the Panther based utility can't make a functional Tiger install image.

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