What can it do for me?
Hi, I am trying to get some information as to what Acronis will do for me, but I've not gotten a straight answer.
I need a program to clone a template computer. This includes the operating system, drivers and the apps already installed on the machine.
I want to do this as I work in IT and it'd save me a lot of time if I can just deploy it from this disk instead of building it fully from scratch.
Cheers,
Olly


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The operating system on the base machine is Windows 7 - which is supported. Does this mean I will be able to clone an image of one operating system and deploy it onto another machine? Along with apps and drivers?
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Given the information you have provided I would say yes. The safest way to move an installation from one drive to another is by full disk mode backup and restore so you should strongly consider that method instead of a clone of the disk.
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Enchantech wrote:Given the information you have provided I would say yes. The safest way to move an installation from one drive to another is by full disk mode backup and restore so you should strongly consider that method instead of a clone of the disk.
That'd still to the same thing wouldn't it?
Cheers for your help by the way!
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You should look at Acronis Snap Deploy for your needs. It has been designed for this purpose. Cloning is not a good idea because of duplicate disk signature issues on the same network. Using backup and restore can overcome the problem. Cloning is intended to be used when the source disk will be replaced by the clone. You also have licensing issues to consider as an IT professional. You need a TI license for every computer you add. Depending on how many computers you intend to add, Snap Deploy may be a better option.
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I will have a look at Acronis Snap Deploy - licensing isn't an issue we have enough licenses!
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