On Jan 11, 2012 5:22 PM, "Li, David" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I am totally new to LFS but very interested to see how I can use it for my requirements. > > > > I ‘ll need to custom build a Linux distribution that eventually has to meet requirements: > > > > 1. Smaller than 200MB (kernel + intramfs image files). >
Embeded lfs (see CLFS ) may be more suited to your needs Been a while since I read that ,I think it details things like busybox to keep the size down > 2. Be able to support KVM-based virtualization (Redhat). > part of the kernel > 3. Can be pxebooted on a x86_64 architecture > doubt LFS will be a constraint your Nic will need to support it You will need a server to serve the boot images > 4. Can mount the initramfs as its final root file system (no disk, no NFS). > > Kernel has initramfs, and as far as I remember scripts to create them > > Is this something doable using LFS? > In conclusion Yes and No As it stands LFS will probably be too large for your needs , as mentioned CLFS may help with that The PXE is irrelevant, unless you are building an LFS to act as the server Initramfs, read the kernel docs
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