Note: Windows Server 2012 reached end of support as of 3.3 RU11 onwards, while Windows Server 2025 is supported from version 3.3.13 onwards.
After an upgrade, it is recommended to recreate the Preboot Environment and Automation Folders to ensure they contain the latest binaries.
Support for running automated scripts during the deployment process to customize the final OS state. Installation & Configuration
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Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is designed to help IT administrators quickly deploy operating systems and recover systems across a network. It is widely used for:
Before executing the installer on your server, ensure your environment meets the following baseline requirements: Requirement Specification Supported OS Windows Server OS (Dedicated Server recommended) Account Privileges Must be logged in as a Local Administrator Frameworks .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.5+ must be installed
One of the most critical steps in using GSS 3.3 successfully is compiling a reliable Preboot Environment (WinPE). If your WinPE image lacks the correct network interface card (NIC) or storage controllers (NVMe/SATA), your target computers will fail to connect to the Ghost server during boot. Adding Drivers to WinPE Launch the from the Start Menu.
Storage controller or network interface card (NIC) drivers are missing from the WinPE boot environment.