On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 02:49:12PM +0100, Andrew Watkins wrote:
Moin,
> > I'm setting up a jumpstart for x86. I'm looking to know if it's
> possible to setup the pxe boot server without the DHCP server.
>
> When I last looked at the auto-installer it was not possible to install
> OpenSolaris without a PXE/Sun DHCP server.
Not sure about OpenSolaris, however for S10u* and Nevada it usually
works. Since snv_110 (or 109? - not tested), there is a problem with
sparcs, i.e. "network_interface=PRIMARY {dhcp protocol_ipv6=no}"
doesn't work anymore, however bootparam stuff is much better anyway
("network_interface=PRIMARY {default_route=192.168.1.2 \
netmask=255.255.255.0 protocol_ipv6=no}" works like a charm).
> We have the same problem since our DHCP server is Microsoft and we do
> not have PXE boot available.
ISC DHCP works for us since a decade - lot lot easier to setup (man page
is sufficient to get the config baked); one is able to control, what it
does (i.e. no stupid "AI" or working behind the scene); requires no
bloated/sensless GUI to maintain it (just a simple text editor ;-)) ...
My 2?.
Regards,
jel.
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