> Hi, guys > I am trying to install RedHat EL4 remotely. > The way I tried is > insert the disc_1 to boot the raw box -> using dhcp to start network > -> install method selection > > When I select http or ftp method and input the http/ftp website name > and directory, it will pop up a dialog box asking me to test the CD > media or skip. > when I choose skip it would went back to the http setup stage(asking > for website name and directory). > This comes to an dead loop. > > The network connection should be fine. I exported the installlation > directory on the same server ,and nfs install went well. > > Is there anything I'm doing wrong to use http/ftp install method? > > Thanks > Lei When you get to the initial screen, are you entering: linux askmethod There is some goofiness with kickstart if you have a CD loaded, it keeps assuming you want to use it. For this sort of situation, I also tend to use the netboot.iso image, rather than disc_1 image. These days, I use PXE boot (for cluster nodes) or boot the netboot.iso image via a USB memory key. For both of these, I use the FTP method. -- Cris -- Cristopher J. Rhea Mayo Clinic - Research Computing Facility 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 crhea@xxxxxxxx (507) 284-0587 _______________________________________________ Kickstart-list mailing list Kickstart-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/kickstart-list
