I've used Kickstart ("man mkkickstart") to install multiple machines
via a local cdrom. It supports NFS, BOOTP, & DHCP but I don't use those
features. For items such as XFree86 settings and network settings, I
usually leave them blank in the Kickstart config file (ks.cfg). During
setup, it'll prompt me to configure those manually since they usually
differ amoung all the machines I install.
later,
Tuan
P.S.
If you can, try using Red Hat 6.1 since it's Kickstart is a little
friendlier than previous versions that I've used (5.2, 6.0).
On Tue, 4 Jan 2000, Will Morton wrote:
>
> We're in the process of setting up an ISP mail solution based on RedHat
> 6.1 and exim or possibly qmail. Once we have finished the platform, we
> want to be able to set it up anywhere in the world, and because it's
> going to run a large number of load-balanced servers, we want to make
> sure that the installations are identical on all our boxen. This should
> also improve the functioning of TripWire, as well.
>
> So, can anyone tell me how I can script a RedHat installation, either
> from CD or (preferably) over NFS (from NetApp Filers... whizz...)? I am
> looking for some kind of solution similar to JumpStart for Solaris,
> basically a 'slam the floppy in, boot it up and pop off down the pub for
> half an hour' install. It's such a mind-numbingly useful thing that I
> believe someone must have written one somewhere.
>
> TIA
>
> W
>
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> one's
> own times. The ability to change one's own times is the true test of a
> leader. And the ability to do both is the true test of a visionary who
> will
> never be elected." - Marilyn vos Savant
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