Ubuntu Server PXE Boot Guide
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Yep, you need to run the script /opt/pxeinstall/pxesetup.sh then choose the first option.
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Run these commands in this order
a) sudo wget http://db.tt/EnxZChvH -O /opt/pxe.tar.gz
b) cd /opt/
c) sudo tar -xvzf pxe.tar.gz
d) cd pxeinstall
e) bash pxesetup.sh
and avoid trying to install the Diagnostics, they dont' work. I fudged it up.
Run these commands in this order
a) sudo wget http://db.tt/EnxZChvH -O /opt/pxe.tar.gz
b) cd /opt/
c) sudo tar -xvzf pxe.tar.gz
d) cd pxeinstall
e) bash pxesetup.sh
and avoid trying to install the Diagnostics, they dont' work. I fudged it up.
I got the same thing but already ran the pxesetup.sh and used
192.168.0.11 fog
192.168.0.1 Router DHCP
192.168.0.1 DNS
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smashedbotatos
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Try this
remove fogconfig by using this command
sudo rm -R /opt/fog/.fogsettings
then run through the fogsetup again using bash pxesetup.sh
If that doesn't work....I may have to make a guide that show you how to manually add new ip's!
EDIT:
There is also this info...seems kinda sketchy if it will work or not.
http://fogproject.org/wiki/index.php?title=Change_FOG_Server_IP_Address
EDIT EDIT
After looking at the info this will work if you change the right fields like it says in that link.
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Alrighty....I will look in to that!
I had a little typo and it made the AV, and Diag menus in to one entry that didn't do anything. So do this
sudo nano /tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/default
add theline in BOLD
DEFAULT vesamenu.c32
MENU TITLE PXEdust Network Boot Menu v1.0
MENU INCLUDE /pxelinux.cfg/theme.cfg
menu color title 1;36;44 #ff8c00 #00000000 std
LABEL HDD Boot
localboot 0
MENU DEFAULT
MENU LABEL Boot from hard disk
TEXT HELP
Boot from the local hard drive.
If you are unsure, select this option.
ENDTEXT PROMPT 0
TIMEOUT 300
ONTIMEOUT HDD Boot
LABEL FOG
KERNEL vesamenu.c32
append menu/fog.cfg
MENU LABEL FOGProject Network HDD Imaging
LABEL AVMENU
MENU LABEL Anti-Virus and Malware Scanners
TEXT HELP
Applications To Scan Local Disks For Virus and Malware Infections
ENDTEXT
KERNEL vesamenu.c32
APPEND menu/av.cfg
LABEL DIAGMENU
MENU LABEL Hardware Diagnostic Tools
TEXT HELP
For Diagnosing and Probing Hardware
ENDTEXT
KERNEL vesamenu.c32
APPEND menu/diag.cfg
Today i will be troubleshooting and fixing all the diag scripts i wrote yesterday!
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Minor Update to the Installer Script
Everything on the diagnostic menu will install except techusb, I have not created the script yet for it.
Some of the Diagnostic Tools will not boot properly. (Still Testing this)
PandaSafeCD will now Download Correctly
Everything on the diagnostic menu will install except techusb, I have not created the script yet for it.
Some of the Diagnostic Tools will not boot properly. (Still Testing this)
PandaSafeCD will now Download Correctly
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Yesterday I became aware of a project called ERPXE. I think with this new information I will be switching directions on my script and guide. What I am going to do is create a automated shell installer for this project, and also add my own custom plugins to add the software you have requested.
i see no point in reinventing the wheel, this project has an immaculate menu, great folder structure, and pretty simple install. With this program I should be able to create the best of the best PXE Guide, Installer and PXE Tool for the Technibble community! This will include automatic downloading and installing of their plugins, and related images....except the images that are non-free.
i see no point in reinventing the wheel, this project has an immaculate menu, great folder structure, and pretty simple install. With this program I should be able to create the best of the best PXE Guide, Installer and PXE Tool for the Technibble community! This will include automatic downloading and installing of their plugins, and related images....except the images that are non-free.
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What kind of hardware are you guys using for these PXE servers? I've got an i3 machine with 6GB laying around and I'm about to bite the bullet and use it for the server instead of selling it.
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What kind of hardware are you guys using for these PXE servers? I've got an i3 machine with 6GB laying around and I'm about to bite the bullet and use it for the server instead of selling it.[/QUOTE
That would be over kill, but it would be flawless.
If I were you I would wait about a week. By then i should have a good chunk of my script and guide done for ERPXE. Once you use it....I promise you will never go back to disks or USB in your workshop. Unless you want something i can't make boot like KAV Rescue (grumble grumble).
When i am done here you will be able to do network installs of Windows XP - 8 as if it were WDS, and you will have a plethora of tools! Have a look at the plugin list
http://erpxe.org/Category:Plugins
I am also adding some custom ones that are not on that list. Like techusb, Dell Diagnostics, the PC-Doctor 7 and 8 bootable CDs.
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Calling ALL TESTERS for my new script.
I need a few people to test, and scour my new installer script. Tell me how it is working....what I can improve.
Later today i will be uploading a new VM image for my NEW SCRIPT. This image will be plug and play, and will PXE boot as soon as you point your DHCP server to it.
I desperately NEED feedback on how this script is coming along, and what I can do to improve it. Folder structure, install messages, colors, and ease of use for a novice.
With your advice I can go back and "rework" what I have to make it more suitable to the over all need of the community.
On another note I have gotten TechUSB to boot over the network.
I need a few people to test, and scour my new installer script. Tell me how it is working....what I can improve.
Later today i will be uploading a new VM image for my NEW SCRIPT. This image will be plug and play, and will PXE boot as soon as you point your DHCP server to it.
I desperately NEED feedback on how this script is coming along, and what I can do to improve it. Folder structure, install messages, colors, and ease of use for a novice.
With your advice I can go back and "rework" what I have to make it more suitable to the over all need of the community.
On another note I have gotten TechUSB to boot over the network.
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I've got a spare system I can test on being looking at setting up a pxe server
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That is great! If you want to test it with a bare metal install instead of a VM all you have to do it download and Install Ubuntu Server 11.04, 11.10, 12.04 or 12.10..... 32 or 64 bit you choice
Install on the spare box you have.
Setup DHCP for PXE booting. <-- If you don't know how I will link you a guide for it
Follow these commands to install and run the installer.
Code:
sudo wget http://db.tt/NtI4VtzW -O /opt/erinstall.tar.gz
cd /opt/
sudo tar -xvzf erinstall.tar.gz
cd er
bash erinstall.shFor now All of the Cloning and Deployment Installers do work
Most of the Hardware Diagnostic Installers are working. A few I haven't create yet. or that need tweaking.
None of the OS Installers are implemented yet.
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Subscribing to this thread.
Thank you for all of your hard work, smashedbotatos! You rock!
Thank you for all of your hard work, smashedbotatos! You rock!
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So, I used your script on a Debian stable installation, and things seem to be up and running at first glance. I'm not running it on Ubuntu as intended, but there shouldn't be too much difference. I'm happy to provide feedback if you like, either here in the thread or privately.
Thanks so much for your work on this!
Thanks so much for your work on this!
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