Linuxworld Kickstart Tips and Tricks

[Callahan, Tom]

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 at thomson.net> wrote:

> 
> 
> 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 at redhat.com [mailto:kickstart-list-
>> > bounces at 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
>> > Novi
>> > mRepo
>> > Kickweb
>> > On the fly ks.cfg
>> > Other provisioning technologies
>> > Best Practices
>> > Resources
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Please email me directly at chip.shabazian at bankofamerica.com
>> >
>> > Thanks everyone!
>> >
>> > Chip Shabazian
>> >
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