I know that Redhat Has the Kickstart Feature Check out the Kickstart Howto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Niclas Hedhman [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 10:46 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Automatic Installations
>
>
> We need to speed up the installation of Linux systems. We must be able
> to handle at least 100 systems in a day using just a couple of
> employees.
>
> Since the dd command between two 9GB drives takes far too long (6-10
> hours on the machines in question), I am now investigating alternatives.
>
> General idea.
>
> 1. Boot Linux from a floppy.
> 2. Change to a second floppy, containing the programs and Script to
> do...
> 3. Partitioning.
> 4. Create the Kernel on the new partitions.
> 5. Make the HD bootable.
> 6. Copy second stage install to HD.
> 7. Disconnect floppy and Reboot.
> 8. Download and Install a set of RPMs
> 9. Download, configure, compile and install some source packages.
>
> From all your accumulated experience, does anyone see any potential
> problems with this?
> The hardware is very well known, basics, and won't change often (except
> HD model). Should we instead copy the content of a reference computer
> over the net, replicating the whole directory structure, or what??
>
> Especially step 3-5, how is this done (excuse me for relying on RedHat
> distribution before)?
>
> Thanks a lot...
>
> Niclas
>
> P.S I am even to prepare a handsome amount of money for a complete
> solution.
>
>
>
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