On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Jason Pyeron <jpyeron@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This is the best collection of minds I can think of on this topic, that's why it
> is on this list. I think it is too subjective for stackoverflow.
>
> So here is the problem:
>
> The community center has multiple computers for the children (and adult
> students) to use. These computer are always donated and the hardware is all
> different. Currently the systems are running Windows (but this may change). Most
> days the systems are "hacked" by the kids and all is well, but sometimes the
> changes to the systems requires a reinstall. The staff are not presently
> qualified to diagnose any problems.
>
> Here is the draft idea:
>
> 1. Have a CentOS image / PXE server.
>
> 2. Make a (bootable) utility CD that:
> * has a program to "save" the state of the computer to the image server
> * on boot gives an option to re-image the computer
> * has a (boot-time or OS) diagnostic program to check network connectivity to
> the image server
>
> 3. Make a single page instruction sheet on using the utility disc, including on
> how to boot from CD
>
> Implementation suggestions?
Don't re-invent the wheel. DRBL/Clonezilla already has everything you need.
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