Creating a NetInstall image OSX 10.6 with 10.6.2 combo update package

Has anyone been successful creating a NetInstall image of OSX 10.6 with 10.6.2 combo update package included. Every time I attempt to do it, the image creation fails.

I second that.
You even have advanced group handling to determin which users should be allowed to perform which tasks.
You can even image and restore Windows (both bootcamp on a mac AND pure PC:s)
If you have a pure PC (god forbid) like an HP or Acer or something, they have to be able to netboot. Otherwise it works like a charm.
Building a workflow in DeployStudio is pure "drag and drop". So it´s easy.

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Technical info:
1 server running 10.5, Netboot, NSF (which should do the trick according to the documentation.
1 client running 10.4 clean installation + firefox
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Carbon Copy Cloner
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Netrestore
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-sh-2.05b# /usr/bin/more /private/tmp/netrestore.err /private/tmp/netrestore.log /var/log/system.log
======= NetRestore (v. 3.3.6): Tue Jan 15 06:06:52 PST 2008 =======
Command: /usr/sbin/asr
Source: /private/tmp/netboot/MacHD104NetInstallSet.nbi/NetInstall-Restor
e.dmg
Target: /Volumes/Mac HD
Arguments: -noprompt -noverify
NetBooted: Yes
Boot volume OS info:
Operating System: 10.4.11 (8S2167)
Mach kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.11.1: Wed Oct 10 18:23:28 PDT 2007; root:xnu-79
2.25.20~1/RELEASE_I386
Kernel configured for up to 2 processors.
2 processors are physically available.
2 processors are logically available.
Processor type: i486 (Intel 80486)
Processors active: 0 1
Primary memory available: 2.00 gigabytes
Default processor set: 29 tasks, 97 threads, 2 processors
Load average: 0.31, Mach factor: 1.68
Mounted volume information:
Filesystem 512-blocks Used Avail Capacit
38%e.dmg
Target: /Volumes/Mac HD
Arguments: -noprompt -noverify
NetBooted: Yes
Boot volume OS info:
Operating System: 10.4.11 (8S2167)
Mach kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.11.1: Wed Oct 10 18:23:28 PDT 2007; root:xnu-792.25.20~1/RELEASE_I386
Kernel configured for up to 2 processors.
2 processors are physically available.
2 processors are logically available.
Processor type: i486 (Intel 80486)
Processors active: 0 1
Primary memory available: 2.00 gigabytes
Default processor set: 29 tasks, 97 threads, 2 processors
Load average: 0.31, Mach factor: 1.68
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Filesystem 512-blocks Used Avail Capacity Mounted on
/dev/disk2s9 1637408 1207816 413224 75% /
devfs 218 218 0 100% /dev
fdesc 2 2 0 100% /dev
<volfs> 1024 1024 0 100% /.vol
/dev/disk3 190 18 164 10% /Volumes
/dev/disk4 2918 202 2572 7% /private/tmp
/dev/disk5 190 14 168 8% /private/var/launchd
/dev/disk6 934 128 760 14% /private/var/db
/dev/disk0s2 233769824 12991440 220778384 6% /Volumes/Mac HD
/dev/disk1s3 156039264 22823536 133215728 15% /Volumes/Ext-80GB
192.168.50.230:/Library/NetBoot/NetBootSP0 155629664 23122016 131995648 15% /private/tmp/netboot
/dev/disk7s9 1637408 1207816 429592 74% /Volumes/NetInstall-Restore 1
Source information:
-rw-rw-r-- 1 root admin 838860800 Jan 15 02:19 /private/tmp/netboot/MacHD104NetInstallSet.nbi/NetInstall-Restore.dmg
06:06:52 Initiating ASR restore...
06:06:54 Restore failed
~
~
~
...skipping...
SETTINGS,-2,Target disk name: Mac HD
SETTINGS,-2,Target disk mount point: /Volumes/Mac HD
SETTINGS,-2,Target disk device number: /dev/disk0s2
PREPARING,-1,
INITIATING_ASR,0,0
VALIDATE_TARGET,-1,0
VALIDATE_SOURCE,-1,0
VALIDATE_SOURCE,-1,0
VALIDATE_SOURCE,1,0
VALIDATE_SOURCE,3,0
VALIDATE_SOURCE,5,0
FAILURE_ASR,-2,0
...skipping...
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: hi mem tramps at 0xffe00000
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: PAE enabled
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: 64 bit mode enabled
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: standard timeslicing quantum is 10000 us
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: vmpagebootstrap: 512640 free pages
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: migtable_maxdispl = 71
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: Enabling XMM register save/restore and SSE/SSE2 opcodes
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: ACPI CA 20060421
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement: ready
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=0 LocalApicId=0 Enabled
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=1 LocalApicId=1 Enabled
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: using 10485 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: Enabling XMM register save/restore and SSE/SSE2 opcodes
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Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: IOAPIC: Version 0x20 Vectors 64:87
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: ACPI: System State [S0 S3 S4 S5] (S3)
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ta></dict></dict></dict>", Waiting on <dict ID="0"><key>IOProviderClass</key><string ID="1">IONetworkInterface</string><key>IOParentMatch</key><dict ID="2"><key>IOPropertyMatch</key><dict ID="3"><key>IOMACAddress</key><data ID="4">ABfy2
JYU</data></dict></dict></dict>
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Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: USB caused wake event (EHCI)
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Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: Extension "com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard" has no kernel dependency.
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: Extension "com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyEventDriver" has no kernel dependency.
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Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: CSRHIDTransitionDriver::start before command
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Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: IOBluetoothHCIController::start Idle Timer Stopped
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Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: IOHDIXController: NOTE: administrator is creating non-ejectable disk image
Jan 15 06:05:22 localhost kernel[0]: netboot: root device 0xe00000d
Jan 15 06:05:23 localhost memberd[38]: memberd starting up
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Jan 15 06:05:24 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.PowerManagement
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Jan 15 06:05:24 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.Bluetooth
Jan 15 06:05:24 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.BatteryUpdater13
Jan 15 06:05:24 localhost configd[35]: adding com.apple.SystemConfiguration.KernelEventMonitor
Jan 15 06:05:24 localhost configd[35]: adding com.apple.SystemConfiguration.LinkConfiguration
Jan 15 06:05:24 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.ATconfig
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Jan 15 06:05:25 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.EAPOLController
Jan 15 06:05:25 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.IP6Configuration
Jan 15 06:05:25 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.IPConfiguration
Jan 15 06:05:25 localhost configd[35]: adding com.apple.SystemConfiguration.IPMonitor
Jan 15 06:05:25 localhost configd[35]: adding com.apple.SystemConfiguration.Kicker
Jan 15 06:05:25 localhost configd[35]: loading com.apple.SystemConfiguration.PPPController
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost diskarbitrationd[37]: disk2s9 hfs 1810949D-6F5C-34D8-9FE7-C84909B7C99D NetInstall-Restore /
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost DirectoryService[42]: Launched version 2.1 (v353.6)
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost diskarbitrationd[37]: disk0s2 hfs D40F974A-07A0-3165-BE9E-A3FF21247526 Mac HD /Volumes/Mac HD
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost diskarbitrationd[37]: disk1s3 hfs 47260607-3621-3430-8DA8-3C845734F792 Ext-80GB /Volumes/Ext-80GB
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Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost configd[35]: Starting kicker for network_change
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost configd[35]: Starting kicker for AppleFileServer
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost configd[35]: PM configd:_copyPMSettings(): using profile #1 for power source Battery Power
Jan 15 06:05:26 localhost configd[35]: PM configd:_copyPMSettings(): using profile #2 for power source AC Power
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Jan 15 06:05:28 localhost configd[35]: posting notification com.apple.system.config.network_change
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Jan 15 06:05:28 192-168-50-189 configd[35]: setting hostname to "192-168-50-189.local"
Jan 15 06:05:28 192-168-50-189 configd[35]: target=enable-network: exit status = 1
Jan 15 06:05:28 192-168-50-189 configd[35]: target=enable-network: disabled
Jan 15 06:05:28 192-168-50-189 mDNSResponder-108.6 (Jul 19 2007 11: 41:28)[116]: starting
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Jan 15 06:05:31 192-168-50-189 mDNSResponder: Adding browse domain local.
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Jan 15 06:05:33 192-168-50-189 NETRESTORE: Volume /dev/disk1 mounted\n
Jan 15 06:05:34 192-168-50-189 NETRESTORE: Volume /dev/disk2 mounted\n
Jan 15 06:05:34 192-168-50-189 NETRESTORE: Volume /dev/disk3 mounted\n
Jan 15 06:05:34 192-168-50-189 NETRESTORE: Volume /dev/disk4 mounted\n
Jan 15 06:05:34 192-168-50-189 NETRESTORE: Volume /dev/disk5 mounted\n
Jan 15 06:05:35 192-168-50-189 NETRESTORE: Volume /dev/disk6 mounted\n
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-sh-2.05b#
Can someone explain me what is going wrong?
I have to say that this error only shows when i try to boot from the netinstall image i created with the 10.4 system image utility.
The nbi image i created with netrestore helper does boot, shows me the installer, says it is completed but when it is rebooting the OS is still the same as before the installation, very weird.
According to this online document it should work as long as you create it with the right tools (10.4 tools for 10.4 images):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306542
But probably I missed a little detail which I also could not find here on the forum an also not on other forum.
Thanks in advance for your time responding to this.

Never mind, I already found the solution myself.
What I did wrong was:
- not copying the master image to the nbi folder
- selecting the netinstall-restore.dmg image as source to copy to my HD.
The thing is, when you create a netinstall image for 10.5, the image itself is already included in the netinstall image so you don't have to do anything else.
With the 10.4 image however, you also have to copy the master image to the NetBootSP0 directory.
In the *.nbi folder contains an netinstall-restore.dmg file. But that is only to boot you to netrestore, it's not the image itself.
Other alternative is to copy the images to another folder that you share with AFP and adjust the configuration of netrestore like described in this manual:
http://www.shellharbourd.det.nsw.edu.au/pdf/misc/osxrestoringnet.pdf
This manual was also how I figured out that I forgot to copy the image to the NetBootSP0 folder.

Creating a Netinstall from multiple CDs

Hi,
Is it possible to create a Netinstall image from multiple CDs ? I want to create Netinstall images that are made up of the 2-CD sets that come with new machines.
If it is possible, how do I do it ?
Thanks.

You have to mount the hidden disk image stored on the USB drive.
hdiutil attach -noverify '/Volumes/Mac OS X Install/MacOSX.dmg'

NetInstall Image greyed out

I have the machine I want to image mounted in target mode. Both machines (new iMacs) running 10.6 (.1 on the machine to be imaged; not .1 on the machine doing the work). With the machine I wish to image selected, only NetBoot and NetRestore are available; NetInstall is greyed out. Any ideas?
Bob

From another thread:
"You need 10.5 to create 10.5 images, and 10.6 to create 10.6 images. You need an install DVD to create a NetInstall image."
"You can only create a NetInstall image by using an installer DVD as the source. A NetInstall image will, by default, upgrade the OS on a target computer and preserve existing apps and user data. A NetRestore image, built from an existing computer, will completely overwrite the contents of a target computer with the content of the NetRestore image."

Why suddenly unable to create a disk image from a CD?

I successfully created a disk image from a CD only 5 days ago. Now when I try to create a disk image from a CD (with Disk Utility) the Superdrive rumbles along for sveral minutes, while the progress bar indicates that it has reached the end of its progress.
Only after all that does a dialog box indicate:
"Unable to create "___.dmg"-Invalid Argument. "
I haven't added software but did upgrade to iTunes 6. Doubtful that could affect my abilty to create a disk image.
Would someone kindly shed some light on why this may be happening?
Steve

Is it strange that this problem seems CD-specific?
Some CDs are copy-protected and some CDs are not copy-protected; so, no, it's not strange at all that you should be able to copy some CDs and not be able to copy others.
Tuttle
1682/8380

Netinstall Image

Don't know if this is the right place for this but here goes. Just got some new macbooks and need to deploy them rapidly but forgot that there's no firewire port any suggestions as to how I might create a netinstall image for them (I know the process but without target disk mode I'm a bit stumped) . Am I missing something obvious if so please excuse me as it's been a long few weeks and this is the cherry on the cake!

Hi nunsofgaborone,
I found this URL that's pretty handy. You'll need to have one machine function as your NetBoot Server:
http://www.instructables.com/id/S2JDG5UF6B7W9DP/

I need to create a ghost image of my G4 iBook (OSX 10.3.9) and replace the OS9 on my G4 tower with the created iBook ghost image. How do you do this?

I need to create a ghost image of my G4 iBook (OSX 10.3.9) and replace OS9 on a G4 tower with the Ghost image. How do you do this? Will my applications still work?
The iBook is running Pather, i have tons of programs i use on it, project files, etc... and my G4 Mac tower is more powerful, faster, and more reliable than the iBook. I basiclly just want to take the entire OS, programs and files... create an image, and drop the image on the G4 Tower so it basically will function just like the iBook. Like a mirror image of everything that is on the iBook. I know that you can create image files in the Disk Utility on Panther, but will that back up the entire OS with settings, programs, files and all? ive never done anything like this before, so i wanted to post this up to see if i would get an answer. In the meantime, im reading "Mac OS X, Help Desk Essentials By Owen Linzmayer" to see if i can find the steps to do this.
Any help would be greatly apprciated. Much thanks!

Can't be done as an exact copy from one Mac to the other. The operating systems are system specific. First make sure your system doesn't need a firmware update to get 10.2 or later on it. You'll need to install 9 on it if it does, direct from a 9 retail CD that is compatible with it *. This disc can't say Upgrade, Dropin, or OEM. To determine compatibility, identify your G4 tower:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3082
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42739
Then look at the OS 9 compatibility:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25517
Then apply the correct update
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
The last Mac OS 9 to come retail is 9.2.1, and that's newer than 9.0.4, 9.0.2, and 9.1.
Your ghost image can be done using cloning software, but then you'll have to use a retail 10.3 installer and 10.3.9 combo update on the G4 tower. Then use the Migration Assistant to import the data from the clone of the iBook. The 10.3 retail disc looks like * and does not say upgrade, dropin, or OEM. The 10.3.9 combo update is here:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxcombinedupdate1039.html
The clone to an external hard drive can be done with these instructions*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html The import of the external hard drive with the migration assistant can be done with these instructions:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25773

I own osx mountain lion with messages.When i go to create a new message i dont undrestand why you can send it to their email.also is it possible to send a message from my mac to another mac that has mountain lion. MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion, help me

I own osx mountain lion with messages.When i go to create a new message i dont undrestand why you can send it to their email.also is it possible to send a message from my mac to another mac that has mountain lion.
MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion, help me

The recipient needs to have Messages set up with the e-mail. Check the image below:
Hope it heps.
JP

Lenovo S300: will I have trouble creating a backup image with Acronis

I'm thinking of buying a Lenovo S300
Very cheap and lighweight
I want to update all settings (Windows mainly) and then create a backup image that I can always go back to
Can I do this? Will I have any problems?
I bought an ASUS laptop with no disc drive... and basically, there was no way I could boot up with an external DVD drive or USB
I just wanted to make sure before I purchased
Thanks
Omar

Hi
Which application do you use to create the image?
I use the Symantec ghost and Im very satisfied. I have created an image file which was placed at the second application and if something going wrong Im able to install the OS from the image file.
Furthermore this unit support RAID and the RAID driver must be installed to recognize the HDD.

Unable to create restore disk image with Disk Utility

I've tried three times in order to create a restore image of the users' volume of my Powerbook. I followed exactly the procedure explained typing "man asr" in a terminal window. I booted the Powerbook in target disk mode while connected to my iMac G5 from which Disk utility was run. Every time the disk image creation failed with a log report like this:
Creating Image HOME_HD.dmg
Initializing...
Copying...
/Volumes/HOME_HD: Authentication error
Initializing...
Finishing...
Initializing...
Creating...
Copying...
could not access /Volumes/HOME_HD/./Users/delos/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music/David Bowie/The Best Of David Bowie 1974-1979/01 Sound And Vision.m4a - Input/output error
Finishing...
Unable to create HOME_HD - Input/output error.
I don't know how my imported music could create such a problem to Disk utility, nevertheless I removed the incriminated song from the Music library but another one raised to be not accessible. Then I booted the powerbook from the supplied Tiger DVD too, and I got an error over the music file, something about an allocation that was 190 instead of 1, I got the volume repaired from Disk utility but the Disk image creation failed again without any hint because booting from DVD does not allow to save log file anywhere. Why on Earth I can't manage such a critical task as back up under Tiger while using Panther everything worked like a charm following the same procedure? Is anyone experiencing something similar?
Greetings
Gianmarco

Hi Lee, thank you for your answer, indeed I've just read carefully your article few hours ago, while I googled the net to find some hints on my issue. I think that I've followed exactly the right procedure to make the back up image, and can't find what is wrong. Actually Disk utility Repair disk successfully repaired the allocation bit (whatever that means) of the music files but that wasn't enough to let the creation of the disk image. Quite odd that the music files where recognized as messed up by Disk utility only booting from Tiger DVD and not while the Powerbook was connected to an iMac running Tiger too.
I'll do further investigation during weekend.
Greetings
Gianmarco

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