kickstart problems

Brian Hanks bhanks at crackedweasel.org
Fri Nov 21 12:21:20 UTC 2003


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> From: Andy Elmer <Andy.Elmer at udlp.com>
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> Subject: kickstart problems
> Date: 20 Nov 2003 16:24:57 -0600
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> From: "Andy Elmer" <Andy.Elmer at udlp.com>
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> Has anyone else had success using kickstart via NFS with Fedora?  I am
> doing everything the same way I always have with RH 7.3, 8, and 9.  Has
> the ks.cfg format changed?
> 
> In our environment the ks.cfg files come from dhcp.  I have updated the
> Fedora ks.cfg files appropriately which was based on our Redhat ks.cfg's
>  ( ie  changed the NFS path of the fedora media, changed package list
> appropriately, etc).  When I tried to kickstart a box, fedora loads its
> kernel, gathers its info from DHCP, but then starts its *interactive*
> install.  Basically it appears its not getting the ks.cfg file or
> something is misconfigured.
> 
> Anyway, I just curious if others have successfully loaded Fedora via
> NFS kickstart.  If so, it must be something I'm doing wrong  (I'm was
> doubtful since I've been doing this type of installation for quite a
> while).  Thanks!
> 
> Andy
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I've got it working fine.  I'll gladly send you the config files off
line if you would like.

-Brian
bhanks at bhanks.com






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