(I'm new to cobbler, and using v 2.0.11)

This is really a request for ideas.

I'm trying to set up a network deployment and maintenance framework for 
a rapidly growing number of Linux boxes.

Cobbler, even though I'm new to it, seems to be an absolute treat.  Thanks!

Cobbler principally does the installation of a clean OS (more or less 
"out of the box" from the manufacturer) onto the disk.  I am strongly 
resisting any urge to do any fine-grained tuning at this point, because 
that should actually be classed as the first steps of the next item...

'cfengine' (v3.1.4) is ideal for long-term maintenance of such 
installations.

But it would be good if that installation procedure could be adjusted 
just a little bit to include the installation of the 'cfengine3' rpm 
from somewhere (as it is not part of the RHEL distribution) and a 
minimal bit of associated scripting (or similar) to tickle 'cfengine' 
into action as the freshly installed machine first boots.

What might be a good, clean way to glue that cfengine install/initialise 
onto the back end of the cobbler-based installation?


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