Imaging Configuration Parameters (Settings.txt) - Novell ZENWORKS 10 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SP3 - PREBOOT SERVICES AND IMAGING REFERENCE 10.3 16-04-2010 User Manual

https://primary_server_ID/zenworks-downloads/msi/novell-zenworks-
zmediacreator-10.3.0.xxxxx.msi
https://primary_server_ID/zenworks-downloads/rpm/novell-zenworks-
zmediacreator-10.3.0-xxxxx.i586.rpm
For instructions on using the utility, see
Creator," on page 49.
E.6 Imaging Configuration Parameters
(settings.txt)
The file contains parameters that control how the imaging boot process occurs. You
settings.txt
should maintain the working copy of
DVD, or ZENworks partition):
Windows:
%ZENWORKS_HOME%\bin\preboot\
Linux:
/opt/novell/zenworks/zdm/winutils/
The Imaging distro is based on SLES 11. This requires you to additionally maintain a working copy
of in the
settings.txt
is a plain text file that contains various parameters, each on a separate line. Each
Settings.txt
parameter has the general format of PARAMETER=value. Lines that begin with a pound sign (#)
signify comments and are ignored during the imaging boot process.
You can edit this file manually in a text editor, or by making configuration changes in the
utility (see
zmediacreator.exe
(zmediacreator)," on page
IMPORTANT: If you manually edit the
make sure that you provide the full path, or the executable might not run. Also, make sure not to
change the order of the settings in the file.
The format and function of each parameter in the
Settings.txt File Parameters
Table E-4
Parameter
PROMPT
Section 2.3.3, "Configuring with ZENworks Imaging Media
settings.txt
directory of the Imaging Server.
/tftp/boot/
Section E.5, "ZENworks Imaging Floppy Boot Disk Creator
202).
settings.txt
settings.txt
Specifies
Specifies whether to prompt for each configuration setting when you
boot a device from the imaging boot media.
If you leave this parameter commented out or set it to No, the device
boots using the configuration settings specified in
you can't override the settings when booting, unless you type
at the boot prompt before the operating system begins to load.
If you set this parameter to Yes, you are automatically prompted for
each configuration setting when booting.
at the root of the imaging boot device (CD or
file to provide any paths to executables,
file are described in
Imaging Utilities and Components 203
Table E-4:
settings.txt and
config