Hi Eric, I just want to boot each system with a :LiveDVD image and run the installation after that. I do not expect to run a automated installation. :)
Manual MAC entry also not an issue. :) Danishka On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 10:04 PM, Eric Chennells <[email protected]> wrote: > Danishka, > > I'm not sure if the LiveISO will work or if you need the proper install > dvd, if it imports okay then I think it might be alright but not sure. > > You need a kickstart file if you want to do automated installs. It may be > possible to not use one and then just manually configure the system after > cobbler boots it. I'm not sure, but I would recommend a kickstart because > then the install is fully automatic, and in your setting of a school you > may want to frequently reinstall the machines . This is really the > advantage of using cobbler. The kickstart file I pasted on my last message > should be a good starting point, or the one cobbler supplies at > "/var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/sample.ks" > > As far as I know the only way is to define each system. I think there is > a way to not specify the MAC addresses but I am not sure of that method. > 20 shouldn't take you that long :) > > Eric > > > From: Danishka Navin <[email protected]> > Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 8:31 AM > To: Eric Chennells <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [cobbler] Deploying cobbler server > > Hi Eric, > > Thanks for your reply again. :) > > > On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM, Eric Chennells <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Hi Danishka, >> >> Follow the instructions on this page about doing the distro add (cobbler >> import), you don't need to specify the initrd or kernel. >> https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/wiki/Using%20Cobbler%20Import >> >> Then you need to define a profile, which is sort of like a group of >> systems that all share the same characteristics (like they all use the same >> kickstart file). Here is a sample kickstart file, for a minimal install >> (which you probably don't want). http://pastebin.com/SYdHi9pH , >> kickstart manual -> >> http://docs.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6/html/Installation_Guide/s1-kickstart2-options.html >> >> For example: >> >> cobbler profile add --name=node >> --distro=SL6.1-x86_6 --kickstart=/var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/node >> >> > I do not have a kickstart file but i do have only the LiveDVD ISO image of > my remix to be install. > then how to proceed with the liveDVD iso image? > > > >> If you want to see all the other options you can define at the profile >> level, do "cobbler profile dumpvars --name=node" (substitute node for what >> your profile is called). >> >> Then you need to define each system (each computer that you want cobbler >> to bootstrap). >> >> cobbler system add --name=computerName --mac=00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx >> --ip-address=10.x.x.x --gateway=10.x.x.x --subnet=255.x.x.x >> --name-servers=10.x.x.x --profile=node --netboot-enabled=true >> >> > if i have 20 systems do i need to set 20 entries ? > is there any simple way to automate the work by assigning IP address > automatically? > > >> You may not need all of those network options. >> >> Then do a "cobbler sync" again. >> >> Then reboot the computer you are trying to install, who's MAC you have >> defined in a system entry, and tail –f /var/log/messages to see if anything >> is happening. >> >> Eric >> >> >> From: Danishka Navin <[email protected]> >> Reply-To: cobbler mailing list <[email protected]> >> Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 5:01 AM >> >> To: cobbler mailing list <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [cobbler] Deploying cobbler server >> >> Dear All, >> >> Please find the attached file here with. >> or use the http://www.fpaste.org/g5TR/ >> >> I have copied cobbler check and sync result (no errors) and dhcp config >> and the way i issued the cobler add distro. >> I think i was not issuing correct commands. >> >> Please tell me what should i do for run the cobbler server to install >> systems with a LiveDVD ISO image. >> >> Moreover, No, I did not set MAC addresses any where. >> >> >> Danishka >> >> On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 4:03 AM, Eric Chennells <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Danishka, >>> >>> How complete is your cobbler install ? Does the cobblerd service start ? >>> When you run "cobbler sync" does it generate errors? Also try "cobbler >>> check", it gives some hints about what might not be fully setup. >>> >>> Have you added a distribution to cobbler? (imported Fedora 17 from the >>> DVD into cobbler). >>> >>> Have you added the systems and specified the MAC addresses? >>> >>> I don't think that the RAM is your problem, I am running a server with >>> 4GB had it has around 3GB still free. >>> >>> Eric >>> >>> >>> From: Danishka Navin <[email protected]> >>> Reply-To: cobbler mailing list <[email protected]> >>> Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:00 PM >>> To: cobbler mailing list <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [cobbler] Deploying cobbler server >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have configured a cobbler on a Fedora 17 (x86_64) based system with >>> 2GB of RAM. >>> >>> But none of systems where not booted from the network. >>> >>> I wanted to use cobbler to install a school lab had only CD ROMs, but my >>> installation media was LiveDVD image of 4GB. >>> >>> I have used livecd-iso-to-pxeboot as well. >>> >>> Do I need more than 2GB RAM for the cobbler server? >>> >>> As I remember error was a timeout. ( can't remember exactly and at that >>> time i was in a remote site where the school runs without internet >>> facilities) >>> >>> >>> Highly appreciate your help. >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> -- >>> Danishka Navin >>> http://danishkanavin.blogspot.com >>> http://twitter.com/danishkanavin >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/danishkanavin/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ cobbler mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler >>> >>> >>> Notice of Confidentiality: The information transmitted is intended only >>> for the >>> person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential >>> and/or >>> privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other >>> use of >>> or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or >>> entities >>> other than the intended recipient is prohibited. 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