Hi Philipp, On Mon, 1 Mar 2004, Philipp Michels wrote:
> Hi list, > > I would like to setup my debian box as a server for diskless clients. I > created a directory /nfsroot and setup dhcp3-server and atftpd. Now i have > two options > to create a nfsroot fs: > > copy/rsync the real root to /nfsroot > > installation of a minimal debian system into /nfsroot You have 2 options, or copy the real system into the /nfsroot and modifing it to the client needs (pay attention to hostname, network/interfaces, fstab and kernel) or otherwise you can use debootstrap (start with a woody system that it is known to work fine). > I prefer a installation into the directory /nfsroot, but i dont find an > option > in dpkg to install into a specific directory. > > Is there a way to install a debian system into a directory? as above.. use debootstrap. Fabio -- <user> fajita: step one <fajita> Whatever the problem, step one is always to look in the error log. <user> fajita: step two <fajita> When in danger or in doubt, step two is to scream and shout.
