Raid 0 image creation possible? - Overclock.net

Aawa · 02-07-09

I am tossing around the idea of going raid 0 on my sig rig (i'm purchasing 2 WD 640gig AALs for this)

I will be doing a fresh install of vista ultimate 64bit but i would like to know after i do a fresh install, is it possible to create an image using Symantec Ghost 9.0? I loathe doing a complete fresh install and would much rather create and image and recover to that so all I have to do is run windows update and patch.

I haven't been able to find if this is at all possible or let alone a guide for it.

+rep for any help on this.

Slave One · 02-07-09

I am actually wondering this same thing as I have just went with RAID 0 myself... thanks Aawa

phillipg10 · 02-07-09

I'm pretty sure you can do this aslong as your image software recognizes your Harddrive array i dont see why not.

**grunion** · 02-07-09

I've done it in the past, make sure you remember to transfer the MBR.

Aawa · 02-07-09

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Originally Posted by grunion

I've done it in the past, make sure you remember to transfer the MBR.

My plan is to boot off the symantec ghost cd, instead of loading ghost in windows. Then creating the image that way. Is this at all possible?

Or would i have to create 2 images (one of each drive) and then reimage the drives then stick them on raid 0 array?

phillipg10 · 02-07-09

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Originally Posted by Aawa

My plan is to boot off the symantec ghost cd, instead of loading ghost in windows. Then creating the image that way. Is this at all possible?

Or would i have to create 2 images (one of each drive) and then reimage the drives then stick them on raid 0 array?

Pretty sure Ghost will pick up your raid as a single drive and only 1 image will be needed.

Aawa · 02-07-09

bump for anybody that possibly has a guide for this

**ericeod** · 02-07-09

It is quite easy with Vista Ultimate. All you need to do is creat the backup image:
Start=> All Programs=> Accessories=> System Tools => Backup Status and Configuration

Then run "Complete PC Backup". Note you will need a second HDD, A second partition or an external HDD. Make the backup by following the on-screen directions.

Then when you want to restore the image, boot off the Vista Install DVD and select repair. Select the OS to restore from the backup image. At this point you have an option to "Load Drivers". So just do exactly what you do when installing RAID drivers diuring initial OS install and load them from a USB drive. Then slect the option to run the Bachup image. It takes about 15 min for the backup to restore.

And thats it. it is really easy. I have done this myself to test if it works.

Note: I can not restore a RAID Backup image to a single HDD (I tested this as well). I get an error staing there needs to be 2 hard drives to restore the image.

glussier · 02-07-09

I don't use Ghost, I use Acronis True image, but it must be the samething with Ghost.

You just do an image of your windows drive as if it was a single drive, the imaging software sees your raid as if it was a single drive. If you ever have to restore the image, same thing your software will restore to the raid as if it was a single drive. Nothing special there.

glussier · 02-07-09

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Note: I can not restore a RAID Backup image to a single HDD (I tested this as well). I get an error staing there needs to be 2 hard drives to restore the image.

With Acronis you can restore your image to a raid setup or to single drive no problem.

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