[debian-lan-devel] converting a minimal Debian installation with FAI

Andreas B. Mundt andi.mundt at web.de
Thu Dec 6 16:14:53 UTC 2012


Hi Julien,

On Thu, Dec 06, 2012 at 03:49:20PM +0100, JLambot wrote:

> So maybe FAI does it, but, I was wondering if preseeding could be an option
> with debian-lan?
> Because it's a good way to install bare systems.
> Otherwise, if FAI does the job and has significant advantages, I've no
> doubt your solution should be right.

FAI uses preseeding as well, but for configurations where this is not 
(or not yet) possible (think about Kerberos credentials, the LDAP database, 
etc.) scripts can be run after installing the preseeded packages.

> 
> I'll get back as soon I've time to start my damn tests :)
> 
I am looking forward to that ... :)

Best regards,

	Andi




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