Acronis Snap Deploy 5 - User Guide - Manual (Page 24)

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Create a bootable media (either an Acronis media or a WinPE-based media) with Acronis
Snap Deploy 5 Master Image Creator.
OR
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Install Acronis PXE Server, connect the console to the PXE server and upload Acronis Snap
Deploy 5 Master Image Creator.
4. Depending on your choice in the previous step, boot the machine into Acronis Snap Deploy 5
Master Image Creator from the bootable media or from the PXE server.
5. On the master machine, follow the instructions of the Master Image Creator wizard to configure
and launch the imaging operation. The image can be saved in a network folder, on detachable
media (such as a USB drive), or removable media (such as a DVD). To access the network from
the bootable environment, you must have a DHCP server or configure the network settings of the
master machine manually.
Offline imaging
2.5.2 Online imaging
Online imaging means that the master system is imaged live (without restarting the machine or
suspending operations). Online imaging can be performed remotely whenever you need. The
disadvantage is that you have to install imaging software that is included in the master image. This is
not always rational.
To perform online imaging
1. Configure the master system.
2. Install Acronis Snap Deploy 5 Management Console.
3. Install Acronis Snap Deploy 5 Management Agent on the master system either locally by using
the setup program, or remotely by using Acronis Snap Deploy 5 Management Console.
After Acronis Snap Deploy 5 Management Agent is installed, you can image the master system
online (without restarting the machine) at any time.