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does any body knows how to make modifications to an image? after taking an image of a computer with lets say dd in linux and is posible to make modification after taking an image with ghost in .gho format, and what programs is best for modifying the image.
thanks
You'd have to put the image down, do the modification and then re-ghost/re-image it.
I know the process, I just wanted to hear what tools you use for making the modifications, before putting back the image, and if you use dd what tools you use, and in case of ghost, if the image happens to be ntfs which ghost explorer won't let you modify, what would you use in this case?Quote:
Originally Posted by MsMittens
I think I'm a little confused as to what you exactly mean by "modifications"? Something like SysPrep? The tools would be dependent on the modifications..
modifications to the image as far as uninstalling programs or installing programs that were not originally on the image, I belive it can be done in vmware player not quite sure Im trying to find out what are the alternative as far as modifying an image......I guess it has to do a bit with forencics too.Quote:
Originally Posted by MsMittens
I think you'd want a program that could open or mount the image. Which program would depend on which image type, eg. .iso or .gho. Then you make your changes, then use the program that originally created the image to recreate it.
Hmmm,
If you are asking what I think you are, it goes against the fundamental principles of imaging.
These are:
1. Build your system.
2. Test your system.
3. Image your system.
Subsequently:
1. Modify your system.
2. Test your modified system.
3. Re-Image the modified system.
It would be verging on the suicidal to attempt to edit an existing image on its media. You must load the image onto a system and modify it in vivo.
If you don't believe me, just ask yourself how you would add or remove Norton's Security Suite, other than on a live system? :D
With an axe!