This knowledge base article outlines the step-by-step process of creating a BDRSuite Recovery CD for conducting Bare-Metal Recovery (BMR). It covers the installation of Windows AIK/ADK, downloading the BDRSuite Recovery CD, and creating the BDRSuite Recovery ISO file, including steps for creating a UEFI ISO.

1.1 Download and Install Windows AIK/ADK:

1. Download Windows AIK 
2. Download Windows ADK
   

Note: AIK supports Windows 7, 8.1, 2008, 2008 R2. ADK supports Windows 10, 2012 R2, 2016, and up to 2019.

1.2 Download BDRSuite Recovery CD:

1. Download the BDRSuite Recovery CD

Note: Choose the appropriate version (32-bit or 64-bit) based on your requirements.

1.3 Run RecoveryCDBuilder

1. Unzip the downloaded BDRSuite Recovery CD file.
2. Run RecoveryCDBuilder with administrator privileges.
   

2.1 Read and Agree to License Agreement:

1. Upon running RecoveryCDBuilder, read the Service Provider License Agreement carefully and click Agree.
   

Note: When you have RAID and additional drivers to be set up in the machine to be recovered, such drivers can be bundled with BDRSuite Recovery CD using the 'Additional Driver' option

 2.2 Configuration in BDR Recovery CD Builder:

1. The AIK/ADK location will be auto-filled in the window.
2. Choose the target location to store the ISO file.
3. Select the "Retain temporary files" option if you need a UEFI supported ISO.
4. Click "Build" to initiate ISO file creation and monitor progress in the status bar.
   

1. Upon completion, the ISO file will be available in the specified target location.
   

3.1 Navigate to Logs Folder:

1. Navigate to the BDRSuite_RecoveryCD\Logs folder from the downloaded and unzipped files.
   

3.2 Retrieve Temporary File Location:

1. Open the SG_Recovery text file with a text editor.
2. Note the temp file location, you can find the temp file location on the logs.

Example: Windows Tempfolder C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\2\2024_05_02_19_24

1. Navigate to the folder and copy the path.

Example: "C:\Users\ADMINI~1\AppData\Local\Temp\2\2024_05_02_16_49\Temp\media"

3.3 Open Command Prompt:

2. Open a command prompt and navigate to the specified temp file location.
   

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\Deployment Tools\amd64\Oscdimg>

3.4 Run Command to Create UEFI ISO:

1. Execute the following command:
   

Oscdimg -bootdata:2#p0,e,bEtfsboot.com#pEF,e,bEfisys.bin -u1 -udfver102 <Temp files location path> <Path to create the UEFI ISO>

Example:

Oscdimg -bootdata:2#p0,e,bEtfsboot.com#pEF,e,bEfisys.bin -u1 -udfver102 C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp\TempFolder\media F:\backup3\UEFI\bdrsuite-recovery-cd.iso

1. The UEFI ISO will be created in the provided location.
   

This comprehensive guide enables users to effectively create a BDRSuite Recovery CD for conducting Bare-Metal Recovery, including the optional creation of a UEFI supported ISO.