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Building and freezing an error free Snow Leopard system image w/ my apps and scripts
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<blockquote data-quote="wpbdude" data-source="post: 1004872" data-attributes="member: 139461"><p>I am building a new image for my system on my mbp17. I want to do this one RIGHT. I started from a 1 pass Disk Utility formatted drive and then a fresh install.</p><p>I wish to be in the right forum, to start with. If I am not please instruct me.</p><p>My objective is to produce an image that is error free and then saving an image of it, and making a SuperDuper clone of it as a base, and then importing my cleaned and pruned data such as documents, media, bookmarks mail and scripts. </p><p></p><p>I wish to be able to build it an app and script and setting at a time-- testing each change for stability errors, system performance, degradation, etc. In particular I am interested in SW conflicts, memory leaks, un noticed and unnecessary processes, Networking roadblocks or hindrances, etc. before going on to the next.</p><p></p><p>I am looking for resources on how to go about this; things such as instructions, apps, scripts, diagnostics, etc. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Currently I am running 10.5.8 from a SuperDuper clone from an ext drive.</p><p></p><p>My 10.6.2 Snow Leopard image is my local MBP drive. </p><p>I have successfully installed all my Apple apps and most First tier developer apps. { ilife, iWork, Aperture3, CleanApp3, iStatpro, } with all the latest updates and versions. </p><p>It’s running lean and mean. I am testing apps on my Clone 10.5.8 drive first. I would like to test on my Clone 10.6.2 instead, but I don’t have all the tools and data of my working 10.5.8 drive on my Show Leopard Clone yet.</p><p></p><p>I have yet to set up: </p><p>• Mail</p><p>• FireFox</p><p>• Other browsers</p><p>• Itunes, libraries</p><p>• SongBird</p><p>• Any other 2nd or 3rd tier developer apps</p><p>• Any scripts</p><p></p><p>I have a list of what I have already installed and a list of apps, browsers, and scripts I intend to install.</p><p>I want to then propagate this image to my other systems. Using a 3-prong approach: Online backup, local SuperDuper, and local TimeCapsule for backup.</p><p></p><p>I have in mind an archive strategy involving a local tower with CD, DVD, and Bluray Burners, as well as old and new drives –(later, when I can afford it, I will get a Drobo setup.) Any Suggestions?</p><p></p><p>I also will need advice on doing the same with Boot Camp and Fusion. (Hate Parallels! Been there, done that. WON’T be wasting my time and money again.) </p><p></p><p>Any suggestions or leads will be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>BTW, my machine will be a machine that I will be using to develop iPhone and iPad apps—until I can afford a iMac for the same and use my laptop for just personal entertainment and use.</p><p></p><p></p><p>• I also have concerns about installing apps that are not needed, since OSX already provides out of the box or with scripts and automations.</p><p></p><p>• I am concerned about using my name and personal info in settings and directories: ie: my home folder: my name or a nickname, machine name, location, etc.</p><p></p><p>• I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW, SINCE IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME TO GET ALL THE SOFTWARE together, formatting, moving data, cleaning data, etc. So, I am serious about doing this the right way. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wpbdude, post: 1004872, member: 139461"] I am building a new image for my system on my mbp17. I want to do this one RIGHT. I started from a 1 pass Disk Utility formatted drive and then a fresh install. I wish to be in the right forum, to start with. If I am not please instruct me. My objective is to produce an image that is error free and then saving an image of it, and making a SuperDuper clone of it as a base, and then importing my cleaned and pruned data such as documents, media, bookmarks mail and scripts. I wish to be able to build it an app and script and setting at a time-- testing each change for stability errors, system performance, degradation, etc. In particular I am interested in SW conflicts, memory leaks, un noticed and unnecessary processes, Networking roadblocks or hindrances, etc. before going on to the next. I am looking for resources on how to go about this; things such as instructions, apps, scripts, diagnostics, etc. Currently I am running 10.5.8 from a SuperDuper clone from an ext drive. My 10.6.2 Snow Leopard image is my local MBP drive. I have successfully installed all my Apple apps and most First tier developer apps. { ilife, iWork, Aperture3, CleanApp3, iStatpro, } with all the latest updates and versions. It’s running lean and mean. I am testing apps on my Clone 10.5.8 drive first. I would like to test on my Clone 10.6.2 instead, but I don’t have all the tools and data of my working 10.5.8 drive on my Show Leopard Clone yet. I have yet to set up: • Mail • FireFox • Other browsers • Itunes, libraries • SongBird • Any other 2nd or 3rd tier developer apps • Any scripts I have a list of what I have already installed and a list of apps, browsers, and scripts I intend to install. I want to then propagate this image to my other systems. Using a 3-prong approach: Online backup, local SuperDuper, and local TimeCapsule for backup. I have in mind an archive strategy involving a local tower with CD, DVD, and Bluray Burners, as well as old and new drives –(later, when I can afford it, I will get a Drobo setup.) Any Suggestions? I also will need advice on doing the same with Boot Camp and Fusion. (Hate Parallels! Been there, done that. WON’T be wasting my time and money again.) Any suggestions or leads will be appreciated. BTW, my machine will be a machine that I will be using to develop iPhone and iPad apps—until I can afford a iMac for the same and use my laptop for just personal entertainment and use. • I also have concerns about installing apps that are not needed, since OSX already provides out of the box or with scripts and automations. • I am concerned about using my name and personal info in settings and directories: ie: my home folder: my name or a nickname, machine name, location, etc. • I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW, SINCE IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME TO GET ALL THE SOFTWARE together, formatting, moving data, cleaning data, etc. So, I am serious about doing this the right way. Thanks for reading. [/QUOTE]
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