Prior to using the Plug-in Server, you must create a Plug-in Offline ClientBoot System. This minimal OS loads to a target machine’s memory, rather than to its hard drive. This leaves the hard drive(s) inactive (offline) and in a suitable state for
backup or restore. The Plug-in Offline Client is created on a writable CD.
Requirements
The following items are required for this procedure:
- Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows 7(obtained via
download)
- 32-bit version of a Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2, or
Windows 7 system
- Plug-in Server“.npk” file (obtained via download)
- A writable DVD and CD-ROM drive
- A blank DVD and CD
- DVD- and CD-generation software
