on Mon, Jun 18, 2001 at 12:39:40PM +0200, Nicolas Parody ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 
wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> My co-located server at my provider runs, and only supports Red Hat
> but I would like to switch to Debian. Is it possible to install Debian
> on this system without physical access (The server is in Texas and I
> am in Germany)? Has anyone already done this and what is your
> experience? Or should I just stick with Red Hat to save me the hassle?

I'd do the basic install on an HD and ship the disk to the site for
installation.  On-sight admin would be pretty much essential.

You can attempt, and may succeed, at a remote OS install, but you're a
long way from a dead box if you fail.

Got any friends in Texas?

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