> > I have a set of X5 servers. They are all headless, i.e. no monitors and > > input devices. > > > > Is there a way to install Gentoo on them ? > > The only way I know is to hook a monitor and keyboard up, boot, and > type: > > # passwd (set root passwd) > > # /etc/init.d/sshd start > > #ifconfig > > On the last step, make sure the card has an IP, then ssh in. Move > monitor and keyboard to next unit, repeat. > > Sorry I don't have a better solution, I'm not aware of a gentoo CD that > boots up with a default (unscrambled) password and sshd running.
You can actually just do that with no monitor -- assuming the computer is already set to boot from CD. I did it before. Insert CD, wait for it to stop thinking (so you know booting is done), then do the password/sshd thing. You would still need a keyboard though. :-( What do they have on them now? If there's two disks, and a friendly OS, could you untar a gentoo-stage*.tar.gz and chroot, then reboot? -- Michael Moore ------------------------------- www.stuporglue.com -- [email protected] mailing list
