We’re using a utility called Image for Linux (IFL) to image systems (ghost/backup/whatever). It’s not free, but it’s not expensive either – and it works pretty well.

However, IFL uses nmblookup to connect to network shares. So, if you’re on a separate VLAN or network as your destination, you will not be able to find the storage device.

In my case I have a NAS on a 10.1.0.0/24 and the end users are on a 10.2.0.0/24 – with Layer 3 switches.

Boot off of IFL
Alt + F2
mkdir /mnt/share
/sbin/mount.cifs //servername_orip/sharename /mnt/share