I just downloaded the factory miniiso. After I booted it I selected
netinstall http://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/ After the image is downloaded things look like this (on vt3): =============================== dns: ftp.gwdgf.de is 134.76.11.100 Loading image "/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/i386/root" http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/root (83927040 bytes) cramfs: "root 81960" image size: 81960 kB mount: /download/image0: we need a loop device mount: using /dev/loop0 http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/content (7519 bytes) http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/info.txt (868 bytes) http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/license.zip (5479 bytes) http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/control.xml (28357 bytes) Loading image "/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/driverupdate" /download/image1 removed starting setctsid `showconsole` inst_setup yast install program exit code is 127 opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source /fdownload/image0 removed =============================== (typos are mine). I've also tried to use safe settings, vesa and text console: Same result. Ideas how to get things running (or at least debug them further). Oh, the System is an IBM/Lenovo thinkpad z60 with dual core processor. Ciao Joerg -- Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works. Some say that should read Microsoft instead of technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
On Mon, Aug 07, 2006 at 12:46:39PM +0200, Joerg Mayer wrote:
> I just downloaded the factory miniiso. After I booted it I selected > netinstall > http://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/ > > After the image is downloaded things look like this (on vt3): > > =============================== > dns: ftp.gwdgf.de is 134.76.11.100 > Loading image > "/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/i386/root" > http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/root (83927040 bytes) > cramfs: "root 81960" > image size: 81960 kB > mount: /download/image0: we need a loop device > mount: using /dev/loop0 > http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/content (7519 bytes) > http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/info.txt (868 bytes) > http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/license.zip (5479 bytes) > http: /pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/control.xml (28357 bytes) > Loading image "/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/driverupdate" > /download/image1 removed > starting setctsid `showconsole` inst_setup yast > install program exit code is 127 > opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source > /fdownload/image0 removed > =============================== > > (typos are mine). > > I've also tried to use safe settings, vesa and text console: Same > result. > > Ideas how to get things running (or at least debug them further). > Oh, the System is an IBM/Lenovo thinkpad z60 with dual core processor. Sorry: T60, not Z60 -- Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works. Some say that should read Microsoft instead of technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
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Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> writes:
> I just downloaded the factory miniiso. After I booted it I selected > netinstall > http://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/ The installation repository in factory is broken right now, we're working on fixing it. For now I advise to use the Alpha2 tree, Andreas -- Andreas Jaeger, [hidden email], http://www.suse.de/~aj/ SUSE LINUX Products GmbH, Maxfeldstr. 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany GPG fingerprint = 93A3 365E CE47 B889 DF7F FED1 389A 563C C272 A126 |
On Mon, Aug 07, 2006 at 01:23:29PM +0200, Andreas Jaeger wrote:
> Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> writes: > > > I just downloaded the factory miniiso. After I booted it I selected > > netinstall > > http://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/ > > The installation repository in factory is broken right now, we're > working on fixing it. > > For now I advise to use the Alpha2 tree, How do I do a network install of the Alpha2 tree? It looks like there are only isos available. ciao Joerg -- Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works. Some say that should read Microsoft instead of technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> writes:
> On Mon, Aug 07, 2006 at 01:23:29PM +0200, Andreas Jaeger wrote: >> Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> writes: >> >> > I just downloaded the factory miniiso. After I booted it I selected >> > netinstall >> > http://ftp.gwdg.de/pub/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/ >> >> The installation repository in factory is broken right now, we're >> working on fixing it. >> >> For now I advise to use the Alpha2 tree, > > How do I do a network install of the Alpha2 tree? It looks like there > are only isos available. Andreas -- Andreas Jaeger, [hidden email], http://www.suse.de/~aj/ SUSE LINUX Products GmbH, Maxfeldstr. 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany GPG fingerprint = 93A3 365E CE47 B889 DF7F FED1 389A 563C C272 A126 |
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Am Montag, 7. August 2006 15:04 schrieb Joerg Mayer:
> On Mon, Aug 07, 2006 at 01:23:29PM +0200, Andreas Jaeger wrote: > > > > For now I advise to use the Alpha2 tree, > > How do I do a network install of the Alpha2 tree? It looks like there > are only isos available. No problem, if you have a local server runing and willing to download the isos. If both premises can be fullfilled, ask back.. Pete --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
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> No problem, if you have a local server runing and willing to download
> the isos. > > If both premises can be fullfilled, ask back.. > > Pete Hi Pete, I didn't see any response from the OP (I may have missed it though :( ), but I'm keen to try again for a network install. I have a number of machines available to act as server, mainly running recent SuSE / openSuSE Linux. The main machine offers NFS and Samba shares already. I've tried several times in the past to use network install - I think the most recent was for 10.0 - and every time it's gone pear shaped. I'd appreciate any advice or pointers? -- Thanks and regards Richard Meek --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
Am Mittwoch, 9. August 2006 11:28 schrieb Richard Meek:
> > No problem, if you have a local server runing and willing to > > download the isos. > > > > If both premises can be fullfilled, ask back.. > > > > Pete > > Hi Pete, > > I didn't see any response from the OP (I may have missed it though :( > ), but I'm keen to try again for a network install. I have a number > of machines available to act as server, mainly running recent SuSE / > openSuSE Linux. The main machine offers NFS and Samba shares already. > > I've tried several times in the past to use network install - I think > the most recent was for 10.0 - and every time it's gone pear shaped. > > I'd appreciate any advice or pointers? Well, I do it most of the time when it comes to installing SuSE. OTOH, I really prefer diskless setups, where - installation happens once on the server - add the client to the pool - been done But that's different story... Back on topic: While this text is pretty old, it's nevertheless helpful as an overview: http://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Network_Installation_of_SuSE_Linux_via_PXE_Boot Here's, what I do at a quick glance: * loop mount all isos, and copy the files: cp -a /mnt/* /srv/suse/10.2/cd{1..5} alternatively download and use the inst-source tree directly (you may need to adjust some paths accordingly) * mkdir /tftpboot (or symlink) * cp /usr/lib/grub/pxegrub /tftpboot I use grub to netboot my systems, but there are some alternatives Most important: your NIC is supported by grub (e.g. I've patches for newer, but possibly not newest e1000) * cp /srv/suse/10.2/cd1/boot/loader/{linux,initrd,message,memtest} \ /tftpboot * install atftp and activate tftp server: either in /etc/xinetd.d/tftp or insserv atftpd; rcatftpd start * export /srv/suse/10.2 in /etc/exports: /srv/suse/10.2 *.local.domain(ro,async,no_root_squash,no_subtree_check) * start nfs server (or exportfs -r) * edit /etc/dhcpd.conf accordingly (1.2.3.4: server): --8<-- option space grub; option grub-cfg code 150 = text; group { option broadcast-address 1.2.3.255; option routers 1.2.3.1; host test { fixed-address test.local.domain; hardware ethernet 00:11:22:33:44:55; filename "pxegrub"; option grub-cfg "(nd)/test.conf"; } } -->8-- dhcp server must be restarted after each modification * create /tftpboot/test.conf accordingly: --8<-- default 0 gfxmenu (nd)/message timeout 8 title harddisk root (hd0) chainloader +1 title suse10.2 kernel (nd)/linux vga=791 ramdisk_size=65536 console=ttyS0,19200 \ console=tty0 usedhcp=1 install=nfs://1.2.3.4/srv/suse/10.2/cd1 initrd (nd)/initrd title memtest86 kernel (nd)/memtest -->8-- This setup allows you to watch your client boot via serial console, which could be very handy, if you're experiencing mysterious installation behavior. * boot client * activate pxe in bios * watch servers syslog * enjoy ;-) Ask back, if things break. Hth, Pete --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
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> Am Mittwoch, 9. August 2006 11:28 schrieb Richard Meek: >>> No problem, if you have a local server runing and willing to >>> download the isos. >>> >>> If both premises can be fullfilled, ask back.. >>> >>> Pete >> Hi Pete, >> >> I didn't see any response from the OP (I may have missed it though :( >> ), but I'm keen to try again for a network install. I have a number >> of machines available to act as server, mainly running recent SuSE / >> openSuSE Linux. The main machine offers NFS and Samba shares already. >> >> I've tried several times in the past to use network install - I think >> the most recent was for 10.0 - and every time it's gone pear shaped. >> >> I'd appreciate any advice or pointers? > > Well, I do it most of the time when it comes to installing SuSE. > OTOH, I really prefer diskless setups, where > - installation happens once on the server > - add the client to the pool > - been done > But that's different story... > > Back on topic: > > While this text is pretty old, it's nevertheless helpful as an overview: > http://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Network_Installation_of_SuSE_Linux_via_PXE_Boot > > Here's, what I do at a quick glance: > * loop mount all isos, and copy the files: > cp -a /mnt/* /srv/suse/10.2/cd{1..5} > alternatively download and use the inst-source tree directly (you may > need to adjust some paths accordingly) > > * mkdir /tftpboot (or symlink) > > * cp /usr/lib/grub/pxegrub /tftpboot > I use grub to netboot my systems, but there are some alternatives > Most important: your NIC is supported by grub (e.g. I've patches for > newer, but possibly not newest e1000) > > * cp /srv/suse/10.2/cd1/boot/loader/{linux,initrd,message,memtest} \ > /tftpboot > > * install atftp and activate tftp server: > either in /etc/xinetd.d/tftp or insserv atftpd; rcatftpd start > > * export /srv/suse/10.2 in /etc/exports: > /srv/suse/10.2 *.local.domain(ro,async,no_root_squash,no_subtree_check) > > * start nfs server (or exportfs -r) > > * edit /etc/dhcpd.conf accordingly (1.2.3.4: server): > > --8<-- > option space grub; > option grub-cfg code 150 = text; > > group { > option broadcast-address 1.2.3.255; > option routers 1.2.3.1; > > host test { > fixed-address test.local.domain; > hardware ethernet 00:11:22:33:44:55; > filename "pxegrub"; > option grub-cfg "(nd)/test.conf"; > } > } > -->8-- > > dhcp server must be restarted after each modification > > * create /tftpboot/test.conf accordingly: > > --8<-- > default 0 > gfxmenu (nd)/message > timeout 8 > > title harddisk > root (hd0) > chainloader +1 > > title suse10.2 > kernel (nd)/linux vga=791 ramdisk_size=65536 console=ttyS0,19200 \ > console=tty0 usedhcp=1 install=nfs://1.2.3.4/srv/suse/10.2/cd1 > initrd (nd)/initrd > > title memtest86 > kernel (nd)/memtest > -->8-- > > This setup allows you to watch your client boot via serial console, > which could be very handy, if you're experiencing mysterious > installation behavior. > > * boot client > * activate pxe in bios > * watch servers syslog > * enjoy ;-) > > Ask back, if things break. > > Hth, > Pete > This looks comprehensive - and is a very different approach to my earlier (failed) efforts. I'll give it a try over the weekend... -- Many thanks Richard. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
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On Wed, Aug 09, 2006 at 06:23:45PM +0200, Hans-Peter Jansen wrote:
[very comprehensible solution deleted] Thanks! Unfortunately, I was really trying to do a complete net-install without downloading the isos first (the only other machine available on that network was a windows laptop). So it came down to doing a 10.1 install instead of a factory/alpha install which I would have preferred very much. Ciao Joerg -- Joerg Mayer <[hidden email]> We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works. Some say that should read Microsoft instead of technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
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Dňa St 9. August 2006 18:23 Hans-Peter Jansen napísal:
> Am Mittwoch, 9. August 2006 11:28 schrieb Richard Meek: > > > No problem, if you have a local server runing and willing to > > > download the isos. > > > > > > If both premises can be fullfilled, ask back.. > > > > > > Pete > > > > Hi Pete, > > > > I didn't see any response from the OP (I may have missed it though :( > > ), but I'm keen to try again for a network install. I have a number > > of machines available to act as server, mainly running recent SuSE / > > openSuSE Linux. The main machine offers NFS and Samba shares already. > > > > I've tried several times in the past to use network install - I think > > the most recent was for 10.0 - and every time it's gone pear shaped. > > > > I'd appreciate any advice or pointers? > > Well, I do it most of the time when it comes to installing SuSE. > OTOH, I really prefer diskless setups, where > - installation happens once on the server > - add the client to the pool > - been done > But that's different story... > > Back on topic: > > While this text is pretty old, it's nevertheless helpful as an overview: > http://en.opensuse.org/SDB:Network_Installation_of_SuSE_Linux_via_PXE_Boot > > Here's, what I do at a quick glance: > * loop mount all isos, and copy the files: > cp -a /mnt/* /srv/suse/10.2/cd{1..5} > alternatively download and use the inst-source tree directly (you may > need to adjust some paths accordingly) Or use YaST installation server module. The one from SLE10 or 10.1 supports both the new and the old package manager. Stano > > * mkdir /tftpboot (or symlink) > > * cp /usr/lib/grub/pxegrub /tftpboot > I use grub to netboot my systems, but there are some alternatives > Most important: your NIC is supported by grub (e.g. I've patches for > newer, but possibly not newest e1000) > > * cp /srv/suse/10.2/cd1/boot/loader/{linux,initrd,message,memtest} \ > /tftpboot > > * install atftp and activate tftp server: > either in /etc/xinetd.d/tftp or insserv atftpd; rcatftpd start > > * export /srv/suse/10.2 in /etc/exports: > /srv/suse/10.2 *.local.domain(ro,async,no_root_squash,no_subtree_check) > > * start nfs server (or exportfs -r) > > * edit /etc/dhcpd.conf accordingly (1.2.3.4: server): > > --8<-- > option space grub; > option grub-cfg code 150 = text; > > group { > option broadcast-address 1.2.3.255; > option routers 1.2.3.1; > > host test { > fixed-address test.local.domain; > hardware ethernet 00:11:22:33:44:55; > filename "pxegrub"; > option grub-cfg "(nd)/test.conf"; > } > } > -->8-- > > dhcp server must be restarted after each modification > > * create /tftpboot/test.conf accordingly: > > --8<-- > default 0 > gfxmenu (nd)/message > timeout 8 > > title harddisk > root (hd0) > chainloader +1 > > title suse10.2 > kernel (nd)/linux vga=791 ramdisk_size=65536 console=ttyS0,19200 \ > console=tty0 usedhcp=1 install=nfs://1.2.3.4/srv/suse/10.2/cd1 > initrd (nd)/initrd > > title memtest86 > kernel (nd)/memtest > -->8-- > > This setup allows you to watch your client boot via serial console, > which could be very handy, if you're experiencing mysterious > installation behavior. > > * boot client > * activate pxe in bios > * watch servers syslog > * enjoy ;-) > > Ask back, if things break. > > Hth, > Pete > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] > For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] -- Best regards, Stanislav Visnovsky --------------------------------------------------------------------- SuSE CR, s.r.o. e-mail: [hidden email] Drahobejlova 27 tel:+420 2 96542390 190 00 Prague 9 fax:+420 2 96542374 Czech Republic http://www.suse.cz --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
Hi Stano,
Am Donnerstag, 10. August 2006 08:31 schrieb Stanislav Visnovsky: > Dňa St 9. August 2006 18:23 Hans-Peter Jansen napísal: > > * loop mount all isos, and copy the files: > > cp -a /mnt/* /srv/suse/10.2/cd{1..5} > > alternatively download and use the inst-source tree directly > > Or use YaST installation server module. The one from SLE10 or 10.1 > supports both the new and the old package manager. The begs for two questions: * What does it buy us? * Why do you quote the full message, while commenting on a single item? Pete --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [hidden email] For additional commands, e-mail: [hidden email] |
Dňa Št 10. August 2006 10:57 Hans-Peter Jansen napísal:
> Hi Stano, > > Am Donnerstag, 10. August 2006 08:31 schrieb Stanislav Visnovsky: > > Dňa St 9. August 2006 18:23 Hans-Peter Jansen napísal: > > > * loop mount all isos, and copy the files: > > > cp -a /mnt/* /srv/suse/10.2/cd{1..5} > > > alternatively download and use the inst-source tree directly > > > > Or use YaST installation server module. The one from SLE10 or 10.1 > > supports both the new and the old package manager. > > The begs for two questions: > * What does it buy us? A proper way to set up a network installation source? > * Why do you quote the full message, while commenting on a single item? Because I've tried to comment on the rest of the mail, but then changed my mind and forgot to remove the unneeded parts. Sorry for that. Stano |
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