Changes between Version 17 and Version 18 of install_kvm

Timestamp:

Mar 7, 2011, 1:29:40 AM (15 years ago)

Author:

Nat Meysenburg

Comment:

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install_kvm

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  1. If you are installing an operating system to the new KVM guest:
   1. Customize the details for the server you are installing
-   1. Edit /root/preseed-repo/squeeze/server-specifics.cfg with the new server's info
+   1. Edit /root/preseed-repo/squeeze/server-specifics.cfg with the new server's info. You will need to have chosen the hostname at this point. The a simple file currently looks something like:
+{{{
+d-i netcfg/get_hostname string algernon
+
+# Static network configuration.
+d-i netcfg/get_nameservers string 209.51.163.29
+d-i netcfg/get_ipaddress string 209.51.180.21
+d-i netcfg/get_netmask string 255.255.255.240
+d-i netcfg/get_gateway string 209.51.180.17
+
+# Set Volume Group Name
+d-i partman-auto-lvm/new_vg_name string vg_algernon0
+}}}
+     * This is the time where you want to check the [wiki:ip_allocation] page, claim a new IP and look at the other network settings you will need for this device.
+     * Now would also be a good time to [https://members.mayfirst.org/cp go to the control panel] and set up a DNS Entry for this server. This should me done in the "mayfirst.org hosting order. That way, when it comes time to use the new kvm guest, you will have workin nameservice to it.
    1. Change into /usr/local/share/ISOs: {{{ cd /usr/local/share/ISOs }}}
    1. Run: