Re: [cobbler] Reference to kickstart file is missing from /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/* files
Hi, the resolution is actually simple. The line like: ks=http://cobbler-server/cblr/svc/op/ks/system/system-to-be-installed has to be added as Kernel Options in System's General tab. ___ cobbler mailing list cobbler@lists.fedorahosted.org https://lists.fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
Re: [cobbler] Reference to kickstart file is missing from /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/* files
On 10/23/2015 03:30 PM, Zarko Dudic wrote: Hallo, I've been using cobbler 2.6.9 and would like to check if this behaviors is expected. Basically, there is a system with associated kickstart file (added via systems – general – kickstart) and clicking on “view kickstart” all looks well. But once the server boots and hits the cobble, installation fails since kickstart file cannot be found. Then the line ks=http:///cblr/svc/op/ks/system/ ia added to the end of “append” in the file /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/ and this resolves the installation problem. Also each time a system is updated and saved via web interface, the ks=http:///cblr/svc/op/ks/system/ is gone. Is this all expected? Sorry, your english is a little hard to parse. Did you enable netboot/pxeinstall for the system? Doing that should generate a system specific file in /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg file based on /etc/cobbler/pxe/pxesystem.template which should look like: default linux prompt 0 timeout 1 label linux kernel $kernel_path ipappend 2 $append_line The append_line will be generated by cobbler with the ks= option. -- Orion Poplawski Technical Manager 303-415-9701 x222 NWRA/CoRA DivisionFAX: 303-415-9702 3380 Mitchell Lane or...@cora.nwra.com Boulder, CO 80301 http://www.cora.nwra.com ___ cobbler mailing list cobbler@lists.fedorahosted.org https://lists.fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
Re: [cobbler] Reference to kickstart file is missing from /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/* files
Yes, netboot has been enabled. I found resolution or work around and it is to have line like: ks=http://cobbler-server/cblr/svc/op/ks/system/system-to-be-installed ... as Kernel Options in System's General tab. On 10/30/2015 6:47 PM, Orion Poplawski wrote: Sorry, your english is a little hard to parse. Did you enable netboot/pxeinstall for the system? Doing that should generate a system specific file in /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg file based on /etc/cobbler/pxe/pxesystem.template which should look like: default linux prompt 0 timeout 1 label linux kernel $kernel_path ipappend 2 $append_line The append_line will be generated by cobbler with the ks= option. -- Thanks, Zarko ___ cobbler mailing list cobbler@lists.fedorahosted.org https://lists.fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
Re: [cobbler] Reference to kickstart file is missing from /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/* files
On 26.10.2015 [12:15:00 -0700], Zarko Dudic wrote: > The kickstart file is specific for the system, added via web > interface Systems - General - Kickstart and it's verified by > selecting Systems - View Kickstart. Ok, so you generally either want system-specific kickstarts or let the system inherit it from the profile you assign to a system (e.g., to install that system with that profile (OS)) -- at least, in my understanding. > Fair enough that Cobbler updates files in /var/lib/tftboot on sync, > but why any kickstart info is missing? What OS are you using? Did you use `cobbler import` to add it? Not every OS needs ks=. I thought I was being pretty clear when I asked for more details, but please indicate your full use-case from start to end. > In general, users I support reinstall the OS all the time, so it's > crucial for them to use kickstart with specified network parameters, > all I need to do on DHCP is to have the next-server pointing to > Cobbler. Ok? I'm not sure what this has to do with the issue, but thank you for clarifying your use-case. > As of kickstart associated to the profile, it's again done via web > interface Profiles - Edit - General - Kickstart. > And once server pxe-boot and hits Cobbler and profile is selected, > the installation fails since the kickstart info is missing. > > It would be great if some has has done similar exercise or have some > best practices in mind. To know what "similar exercises" are, or "best practices" would be, you *must* provide some actual information. So far, your messages have been fairly vague. -Nish ___ cobbler mailing list cobbler@lists.fedorahosted.org https://lists.fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
Re: [cobbler] Reference to kickstart file is missing from /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/* files
The kickstart file is specific for the system, added via web interface Systems - General - Kickstart and it's verified by selecting Systems - View Kickstart. Fair enough that Cobbler updates files in /var/lib/tftboot on sync, but why any kickstart info is missing? In general, users I support reinstall the OS all the time, so it's crucial for them to use kickstart with specified network parameters, all I need to do on DHCP is to have the next-server pointing to Cobbler. As of kickstart associated to the profile, it's again done via web interface Profiles - Edit - General - Kickstart. And once server pxe-boot and hits Cobbler and profile is selected, the installation fails since the kickstart info is missing. It would be great if some has has done similar exercise or have some best practices in mind. Thanks On 10/23/2015 3:04 PM, Nishanth Aravamudan wrote: On 23.10.2015 [14:30:15 -0700], Zarko Dudic wrote: Hallo, I've been using cobbler 2.6.9 and would like to check if this behaviors is expected. Basically, there is a system with associated kickstart file (added via systems ??? general ??? kickstart) and clicking on ???view kickstart??? all looks well. But once the server boots and hits the cobble, installation fails since kickstart file cannot be found. Then the line ks=http:///cblr/svc/op/ks/system/ Interesting, I've not messed much with the server kickstart file. Is that specified for the system, or the profile associate with the system currently? ia added to the end of ???append??? in the file /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/ and this resolves the installation problem. Also each time a system is updated and saved via web interface, the ks=http:///cblr/svc/op/ks/system/ is gone. Is this all expected? well, yes, I mean Cobbler is updating that file in /var/lib/tftpboot on sync. Another thing is with kickstart file associated with a profile. For example, the command ???cobbler profile report ???name=??? shows line: Kickstart : /var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/sysadmin_default.ks ??? and when system boots and profile is selected from the menu, installation fails, I guess because ???ks=??? is missing from the file /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/default. Yes, something seems off. I think we need more details. -Nish -- Thanks, Zarko ___ cobbler mailing list cobbler@lists.fedorahosted.org https://lists.fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
Re: [cobbler] Reference to kickstart file is missing from /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/* files
On 23.10.2015 [14:30:15 -0700], Zarko Dudic wrote: > Hallo, I've been using cobbler 2.6.9 and would like to check if this > behaviors is expected. > > Basically, there is a system with associated kickstart file (added > via systems ??? general ??? kickstart) and clicking on ???view > kickstart??? all looks well. But once the server boots and hits the > cobble, installation fails since kickstart file cannot be found. > > Then the line ks=http:///cblr/svc/op/ks/system/ Interesting, I've not messed much with the server kickstart file. Is that specified for the system, or the profile associate with the system currently? > ia added to the end of ???append??? in the file > /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/ and this resolves the > installation problem. > > Also each time a system is updated and saved via web interface, the > ks=http:///cblr/svc/op/ks/system/ is gone. > Is this all expected? well, yes, I mean Cobbler is updating that file in /var/lib/tftpboot on sync. > Another thing is with kickstart file associated with a profile. > > For example, the command ???cobbler profile report > ???name=??? shows line: > > Kickstart : /var/lib/cobbler/kickstarts/sysadmin_default.ks > > ??? and when system boots and profile is selected from the menu, > installation fails, I guess because ???ks=??? is missing from the > file /var/lib/tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/default. Yes, something seems off. I think we need more details. -Nish ___ cobbler mailing list cobbler@lists.fedorahosted.org https://lists.fedorahosted.org/mailman/listinfo/cobbler
