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Is there any way to make the installation of Debian unattended, I need to install on multiple machines with similar hardware.
Basically I need to install Debian system without human interaction, with predefined parameters such as users and passwords.
Francisco Tapia
Posted 2015-04-28T12:14:40.033
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yes you can do that using Debian's "preseeding" system which is based on the deb-conf engine.
read here: https://www.debian.org/releases/wheezy/i386/apbs02.html.en
Basically you create a preseed file that the install system retrieves at boot time reading a series of parameters/variables that correspond to the inputs required by the Debian interactive install system (deb-conf). If the preseed file has a particular variable in it the corresponding interactive parameter request is just skipped taking the value from the pressed file. You can define "all" the install required parameters then you get a Debian fully unattended install.
Pat
Posted 2015-04-28T12:14:40.033
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ill do some test but i think this is the right answer. – Francisco Tapia – 2015-04-28T16:52:26.097
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You can go the route of FAI, "Fully Automated Installation" which is specifically designed for multiple repetitive installs. See the website for details.
wurtel
Posted 2015-04-28T12:14:40.033
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I'll also check it, seem insteresting. – Francisco Tapia – 2015-04-29T13:56:58.110
Why would I learn a new tool for doing what Debian already natively (perfectly) does... – Pat – 2015-05-05T13:17:11.133
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Google for "Debian preseeding". It usually involves setting up a DHCP/DNS/TFTP/HTTP server combination, serving addresses, names, basic boot files and preseed files. You can skip all but the last with a bootable usb stick with mini iso but with a local preseed file.
JdeHaan
Posted 2015-04-28T12:14:40.033
Reputation: 127
the point of the community is get a right answer or some references, not only a Google for... – Francisco Tapia – 2015-04-28T16:50:33.600
1How similar is the hardware? You might be able to use clonezilla and a drbl server. – user2313067 – 2015-04-29T17:08:30.677
I wondered the same thing, apparently has nice features and options. – Francisco Tapia – 2015-04-29T17:11:11.153