On 3/18/06, Agent M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mar 18, 2006, at 9:33 PM, Robert Citek wrote: > > > > > On Mar 18, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Scott Granneman wrote: > >> http://www.informatik.uni-koeln.de/fai/ > > > > Thanks, Scott. I have seen that one before but haven't gotten around > > to trying it out, yet. At ByteWorks we're still in the "getting > > people up to speed with Linux" phase. But as soon as we get a chance > > we'll be looking into that and a few others. > > > > Has anyone here used or is currently using FAI? I'm familiar with > > RedHat's kickstart and have even used kickstart to install Ubuntu and > > Edubuntu. Anyone have an opinion on how FAI compares to kickstart? > > Kickstart basically runs a custom install script (answering the > questions one would usually handle manually). > > FAI goes a level deeper and handles everything from PXE boot on up. > It's a pain to setup (requires DHCP and TFTP twiddling). There's quite > a bit of config work to get it rolling and it only works with Debian. > Also, all the computer have to be on the network with the master server > and they need to support PXE boot (I know you may have older comps). > FAI is good for creating cloned cluster machines, but not an ad-hoc > install-fest. >
Good point, same with systemimager, you need to have the exact same machines, or very similar machines, otherwise you'll have to configure hardware once you're done. It uses PXE booting as well. > > > BTW, I will be in Cologne (Koeln) during the third week of April. I > > should drop by and say Hi to those folks. Maybe bring them some > > Budweiser to swap for some Koelsch. :) > > Or maybe they will exchange the can of Budweiser for a wholesome glass > of Rhine water... > > -M If you've not been to Germany before, I'd have to recommend Bitburger and Paulaner Brau.. Those were probably my favorites. I'd still try some Budweiser over there anyways.. since it's an import, I wonder if it tastes any better? > > ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ > AgentM > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ > > > _______________________________________________ > CWE-LUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.cwelug.org/ > http://www.cwelug.org/archives/ > http://www.cwelug.org/mailinglist/ > -- The information transmitted (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is intended only for the person(s) or entity/entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. _______________________________________________ CWE-LUG mailing list [email protected] http://www.cwelug.org/ http://www.cwelug.org/archives/ http://www.cwelug.org/mailinglist/
