05-22-2008
RHEL5 Kickstart Problem... HELP!
Folks,
Im hoping you guys can help me. Here is a description of what I have going on.
Fresh VM, trying to run a Kickstart Install on it for RHEL5. I am looking to access the kickstart file through nfs.
I boot from a local ISO image and everything goes fine, I get to the boot prompt and enter linux ks=nfs:43.145.XXX.XX:/data/ks/ksrh5x86_64.cfg
---it is at this point where I am confused on what to do---
I have in a document left to me by someone who used to work here, the following information.
#linux ks=nfs:43.136.2.31:/data/ks/ksrh5x86_64.cfg
ksdevice=eth0
ip=xx.xxx.xx.xx
netmask=xxx.xxx.xxx.x
gateway=xx.xxx.xxx.xx
noipv6
---Here is my problem----
I do this at the boot prompt, everything flows until it comes back saying sending request for IP information for eth0"...That goes on for a few minutes then I get a screen that pops up saying "Error Downloading Kickstart File"
"Unable to Download the Kickstart file, Please modify the Kickstart paramater below or press cancel to proceed as an interactive installation"
---Questions---
I am not well versed in RHEL5 and this is my first time doing a Kickstart install.
-Am I supposed to enter the KSdevice,IP,netmask,gateway and noipv6 on the same line that I am entering the ks=nfs path?
-Is there something I am missing?
I would be forever greatfull if someone could assist me with this.
I am stumped and confused.
I am looking forward to learning more about this and would appreciate the assistance.
Many Thanks,
Mathew
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