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Create Customized WinPE Disaster Recovery Images

CA ARCserve Backup lets you create customized WinPE Disaster Recovery (DR) images using the Boot Kit Wizard utility. The utility integrates NIC, FC, SCSI, RAID drivers, iSCSI programs, and Disaster Recovery patches into the created ISO image.

Note: To complete the following task, you must have Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) for Windows 7 installed in order to customize the PEDR image. You can download the WAIK for Windows 7 from the Download Center on the Microsoft website.

To create customized WinPE Disaster Recovery images

1. From the Quick Start menu on the Home Page, select Utilities and click Create Boot Kit.

   Note: You can also select Create Boot Kit from the Utilities menu on the home page, the Utilities menu from the Navigation Bar, and from your Start menu.

   The Create Boot Kit Wizard dialog opens.

2. Confirm the appropriate server and domain details. Enter the domain user name, password, and click Next.

   The Select disaster recovery boot kit type screen opens.

3. Select Customize PEDR image and click Next.

   The Select disaster recovery image platform and location screen opens.

4. Select the platform and location where you want to store the WinPE DR image.

   There are three platforms available:

   • WinPE DR Image for x86 Platform
   • WinPE DR Image for x64 Platform
   • WinPE DR Image for IA64 Platform

   Important! You must select the platform that corresponds to the platform that is running on the source machine that you are recovering. For example, if you are recovering a computer that is running an x64-based operating system, you must select a WinPE DR Image for an x64 platform.

   Click Next.

   The Select CA ARCserve Backup installation source path screen opens.

5. Specify the path for the CA ARCserve Backup installation source.

   To create a customized WinPE Disaster Recovery image, you must copy the Disaster Recovery programs from the CA ARCserve Backup Installation DVD.

   1. Insert the CA ARCserve Backup Installation DVD into the CD/DVD ROM to copy Disaster Recovery programs.

      Select the drive where the installation DVD is mounted from the drop-down list and click Next.

      The Select disaster recovery options screen opens.

   2. Select one of the following drivers and updates to recover your Windows system:
      • Integrate NIC/SCSI/FC/RAID drivers: With this option, you do not have to install the drivers again manually during the Disaster Recovery process.

        Click Next.

        The Specify the drivers to be integrated into the PE image screen opens.

        Note: By default, a list of available drivers from the existing Disaster Recovery information displays. To add other drivers from another location, click Add Driver

      • Integrate Microsoft iSCSI initiator: With this option, you do not have to install the iSCSI configuration tool manually during the Disaster Recovery process.

        Note: As a best practice, you should specify this option if you backed up data using iSCSI disks.

        Click Next.

        The Specify Microsoft iSCSI Initiator binary files screen opens.

        Note: The Boot Kit Wizard utility automatically detects iSCSI programs on your current system. If they are detected, the Specify Microsoft iSCSI Initiator binary files screen will not open and you will be directed to confirm your settings. However, if the wizard fails to detect the iSCSI programs, you must specify the location where the iSCSI programs are installed.

        Click Next.

        A message appears to confirm your settings.

6. Click OK to create your customized WinPE DR image.
7. Click Finish to exit the Boot Kit Wizard.