<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)">  <title>Re: Linuxworld Kickstart Tips and Tricks</title> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"/>  <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue> <div class=Section1> Not to belabour the point (since it’s a good one), but that’s kind of a waste, since the anaconda-ks.cfg that gets copied in contains a copy of the root password as well (encrypted, but still). It’s saved mode 0400, but still, it seems like extra effort when the system doesn’t help you out to begin with. :-)<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Cheers,<o:p></o:p> Klaus<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div style='border:none;border-left:solid blue 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt'> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> </div> From: kickstart-list-bounces@redhat.com [mailto:kickstart-list-bounces@redhat.com] On Behalf Of Callahan, Tom Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 11:31 AM To: Discussion list about Kickstart Subject: Re: Linuxworld Kickstart Tips and Tricks<o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> I also like that idea, but I would warn to make sure the password sections are removed when copying to the system. A simple sed or awk one-liner should be able to accomplish this... Thanks, Tom Callahan On 6/19/07 2:29 PM, "Steden Klaus" <Klaus.Steden@thomson.net> wrote:<o:p></o:p> One of the things I've found with Kickstart is that the anaconda-ks.cfg file that gets copied during last-mile installation isn't quite as complete as I'd like as an administrator. One of the things I do in %post is copy the working ks.cfg (found at /tmp/ks.cfg by default, I think) to a file on disk so I have a more complete picture of the system's install information. I did do some work building an on-the-fly Kickstart generator, although there's a page on the Anaconda Wiki about it, so I'll spare everyone the gory details. :-) Cheers, Klaus > -----Original Message----- > From: kickstart-list-bounces@redhat.com [<a href="mailto:kickstart-list-">mailto:kickstart-list-</a> > bounces@redhat.com] On Behalf Of Shabazian, Chip > Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:35 AM > To: Discussion list about Kickstart > Subject: Linuxworld Kickstart Tips and Tricks > > Howdy, > > As I mentioned a while back, I'm doing a "Kickstart Tips and Tricks" > seminar at Linuxworld this summer, and I need to finish (ok, START and > finish) my presentation this weekend. I've gotten a few good tips from > you all, so this is my final call for help: > > I will of course make the training materials I develop available to all > when it's done. > > Here is what I'm looking for: > * If you were attending this training, what would you like to see > covered > * Although you may be well versed in kickstart, what should I cover for > those not so experienced > * What other technologies do you use in your provisioning of systems > * What "best practices" have you learned > * What else should I be asking for and presenting > * And of course, all those wonderful tips and tricks that we have all > learned over the years > > Anything you send may be printed in the workbook that accompanies the > tutorial, so I need your approval to print it. If you would like to be > credited, please provide me with how you want it to appear. > > Here is a brief outline that I have so far, both content AND topics are > appreciated: > > What is kickstart > Why use kickstart > Kickstart sections > boot: options > Command Section > %include is your friend > Yummy builds > %Pre > %Pre Magic > %Post > To chroot or not to chroot > %Post magic > Life after %post > Troubleshooting > Common problems > Tools to make life easier > Cobbler > Revisor > <st1:place w:st="on">Novi</st1:place> > mRepo > Kickweb > On the fly ks.cfg > Other provisioning technologies > Best Practices > Resources > Thanks > > Please email me directly at chip.shabazian@bankofamerica.com > > Thanks everyone! > > Chip Shabazian > > _______________________________________________ > Kickstart-list mailing list > Kickstart-list@redhat.com > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/kickstart-list > > _______________________________________________ > Kickstart-list mailing list > Kickstart-list@redhat.com > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/kickstart-list _______________________________________________ Kickstart-list mailing list Kickstart-list@redhat.com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/kickstart-list <o:p></o:p> ------------------------------- Tom Callahan TDS Engineering 410-229-1361 Tel 410-588-7605 <st1:place w:st="on">Mobile</st1:place> 410-229-1512 Fax callahant@TESSCO.com TESSCO Your Total Source for Wireless <a href="http://www.tessco.com">http://www.tessco.com</a> Network Infrastructure Equipment | <st1:place w:st="on">Mobile</st1:place> Devices & Accessories | Installation, Test, Equipment & Supplies<o:p></o:p> </div> </div> </body> </html>