undejj
15 years agoLevel 3
Custom SRD Doesn't Contain Drivers I Specified
When I create a Custom SRD, I use the SRD 8.5.5 as a source disk. Then I add drivers using the Create Custom SRD interface. The drivers are stored in a folder on the Desktop of the same server - the Custom SRD wizard accepts the drivers and enumerates them. Then I create an ISO file, move the ISO to another computer and burn the image to a CD.
I then insert the CD into the target Windows server and run Verify Drivers. It reports that drivers are missing - the same drivers that I intentionally added to the Custom SRD.
This is the second target system that I have tried this on and in both cases, the Custom SRD wizard acknowledges addition of the drivers but then does not insert them to the CD image.
- Please see the solution loutlined here:
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/error-creating-custom-environment
I've been able to some of my drivers to inject with the SRD creation process, but for the rest I still use the brute strength and ignorance approach outlined in the linked post.
Also, the truly best way to see if the custom SRD will work with your equipment is to boot with it. Do not rely on the driver verification process to be completely accurate and complete.