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BaseSystem.dmg

  • August 4, 2011
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ImAMacGuy
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I'm trying to use the BaseSystem.dmg to lay down a 2nd partition or
Lion. I have in the parent config a 2nd partition created @ 2gb (when
you install apple's default is 650mb), Journaled HFS+, checked This is a
restore partition, selected the basesystem.dmg file, and checked
re-image this poartition if it already exists..

So I reimage a box, but that partition never gets created. I verified
in the imaging logs and the logs say it's doing the job but diskutil
list doesn't list any new partitions, and I can't option-boot to see the
recovery partition...

Preparing disk for block copy...

Performing Block Copy of BaseSystem.dmg...

Cleaning up after block copy...

Erasing Apple Recovery...

Erasing Apple Recovery manually...

Installing BaseSystem.dmg...

Copying Casper Imaging for Restore Partition...

Setting computer name to "ushofml305229"...

Ensuring Apple's Setup Assistant does not appear...

Blessing System...

John Wojda

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    • jafuller
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    • August 4, 2011

    What did you name the partition in the parent config? I believe it has to be named "Restore".
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    • ImAMacGuy
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    • August 4, 2011

    Partition name: Restore
    Size 2gb
    Max pctg of drive: 10%
    Format: Journaled HFS+
    (box checked) This is a restore Partition
    Install this OS Package: BaseSystem.dmg
    (Box checked) Re-image this partition if it already exists
    Append to Computer name: (blank)

    John Wojda
    Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility
    3333 Beverly Rd.  B2-338B
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
    Phone:  (847)286-7855
    Page:  (224)532.3447
    Team Lead DEI: Matt Beiriger
    Team Lead Mobility: Chris Sta Ana
                       Mac Tip/Tricks/Self Service & Support

    "Any time you choose to be inflexible in your approach to an unpredictable project you are already building failure into your plan"

    ImAMacGuy
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    • ImAMacGuy
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    • August 4, 2011

    Oddly enough, when I clicked ok to those settings the parent config stated the name was "Apple Recovery". (??)

    So I went in changed the installed os to the ESD file, and the parent config changed to Restore. Then I changed back to the BaseSystem.dmg and it stayed as Restore. Trying it again now..

    John Wojda
    Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility
    3333 Beverly Rd.  B2-338B
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
    Phone:  (847)286-7855
    Page:  (224)532.3447
    Team Lead DEI: Matt Beiriger
    Team Lead Mobility: Chris Sta Ana
                       Mac Tip/Tricks/Self Service & Support

    "Any time you choose to be inflexible in your approach to an unpredictable project you are already building failure into your plan"

    ImAMacGuy
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    • ImAMacGuy
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    • August 4, 2011

    Didn't work.

    Watching Casper Imaging - I see it open the dmg file.. says it copies, but it closes the dmg withing like 3-4 seconds. Same behavior if I Netboot or Target Disk boot.
    Weird.

    John Wojda
    Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility
    3333 Beverly Rd.  B2-338B
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
    Phone:  (847)286-7855
    Page:  (224)532.3447
    Team Lead DEI: Matt Beiriger
    Team Lead Mobility: Chris Sta Ana
                       Mac Tip/Tricks/Self Service & Support

    "Any time you choose to be inflexible in your approach to an unpredictable project you are already building failure into your plan"

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    • jafuller
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    • August 4, 2011

    Hi John,
    Which version of Casper and which OS version is your baseimage.dmg? I think you stated Lion, but I can't tell if the restore was Lion and the Main OS SL or ??

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