Information Mode; F.9 Information Mode - Novell ZENWORKS 10 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SP3 - PREBOOT SERVICES AND IMAGING REFERENCE 10.3 16-04-2010 User Manual

Command Details
Table F-14
Parameter
-dump
-geo
Examples
Table F-15
Example
img -dump
img -dump -geo

F.9 Information Mode

Use the
-info
The data currently stored in the image-safe area on the device
This data is saved by the Novell ZENworks Configuration Management Imaging Agent
(novell-ziswin) during each device's session to ensure that it can be restored after the device is
reimaged. If the device is new and doesn't have an operating system yet, an initial set of data is
supplied from the default configuration for the ZENworks Management Zone, such as IP
addresses.
Information about the hardware devices on the device
This information is detected during the imaging boot process. If the ZENworks Imaging Engine
runs in auto-imaging mode, this information is sent to the Imaging Server to help determine
which image to restore to the device, if necessary.
Name of the base image that was last restored on the device
To use the Information mode:
Section F.9.1, "Using the ZENworks Imaging Engine Menu to View Device Information," on
page 239
Section F.9.2, "Using the Imaging Maintenance Mode Prompt to View Device Information," on
page 239
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Dump Mode Commands and Parameters
Action
Lists the existing partitions on all local hard drives. For each partition, the type,
size, and slot number of the partition are given.
The ZENworks partition and Dell or Compaq configuration partitions are not
listed.
Displays additional information about the geometry (cylinders, heads, and
sectors) and capacity of each hard drive.
Dump Mode Examples
Explanation
Lists the current partitions on all local writable devices.
Lists all hard drives, their geometry and capacity, and the current partitions on
the writable devices.
mode command to view the following: