Questions on using SYSPREP and RIS in VMWare Environment

I understand the concept of what SYSPREP and RIS do.

The question I am having is how do I do all of this in a VMWare environment. I know this is a sticking point for anyone trying to take this test cuz I did a quick search on this forum on those keywords.

For example, the MS 70-270 book gives some directions on how to upgrade Win '98, Win ME, Win '95 clients. I am not sure how to do say, take my answer file and create new Win XP Clients in my VMWare environment.

...and

With that said, I am at a bit of loss on RIP. Again trying to do this under VMWare. I do have a Win 2003 Server and I did do the RIP snap in, however I am at a bit of loss on how to setup the three parts that are needed:

-AD (I have never setup AD or a Domain Controller before)
-DNS Server
-DHCP Server

I am using the NAT Services that are being offered by my Linksys SOHO Router. So i'm not sure if I would have to modify my current settings or not.

thanks

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kimanyd

Put your VMs on their own network. You need them to get additional DHCP options.

How To Set Up and Configure Remote Installation Services in Windows 2000

Most virtualization packages allow you to create a floppy image file. You can then edit that on one machine and mount it on another one later.

Edit: Just saw that was for Win2k. It should be mostly the same, but I'm sure you can use google to fill in any gaps. It's too late for me