John: If the DC has KVM over IP, they can connect to his box, can he
do it with that? Lanny
Interesting idea. I don't think they do, but even if they did, I don't have the install CD in the drive. Is there a way to perhaps load a tiny distro on /boot, reconfigure grub to load that, and then use that to do the deed? I can copy the data to other nearby servers, so I'm not worried about that, but I don't have the install CDs handy. I could download something to a nearby server though, if that would help.
Bob
Bob Puff wrote:
John: If the DC has KVM over IP, they can connect to his box, can he
do it with that? Lanny
Interesting idea. I don't think they do, but even if they did, I don't have the install CD in the drive. Is there a way to perhaps load a tiny distro on /boot, reconfigure grub to load that, and then use that to do the deed? I can copy the data to other nearby servers, so I'm not worried about that, but I don't have the install CDs handy. I could download something to a nearby server though, if that would help.
setup a kickstart server on another server on the segment. this requires a DHCP server, a TFTP server for the network boot code, and a NFS server with the centos distribution. you can put a kickstart file on the tftp (or is it on the NFS? I always forget), and this can completely configure the install so it will run blind. (that -is- the tricky part here). you can at least get console logging via a network connection via the kernel module netconsole which you'd setup in the kickstart
Yes that is the best way of doing it. Just folow what Bob said.
On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 6:08 PM, John R Pierce pierce@hogranch.com wrote:
Bob Puff wrote:
John: If the DC has KVM over IP, they can connect to his box, can he
do it with that? Lanny
Interesting idea. I don't think they do, but even if they did, I don't
have
the install CD in the drive. Is there a way to perhaps load a tiny
distro
on /boot, reconfigure grub to load that, and then use that to do the
deed?
I can copy the data to other nearby servers, so I'm not worried about
that,
but I don't have the install CDs handy. I could download something to a nearby server though, if that would help.
setup a kickstart server on another server on the segment. this requires a DHCP server, a TFTP server for the network boot code, and a NFS server with the centos distribution. you can put a kickstart file on the tftp (or is it on the NFS? I always forget), and this can completely configure the install so it will run blind. (that -is- the tricky part here). you can at least get console logging via a network connection via the kernel module netconsole which you'd setup in the kickstart
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John R Pierce wrote:
Bob Puff wrote:
John: If the DC has KVM over IP, they can connect to his box, can he
do it with that? Lanny
Interesting idea. I don't think they do, but even if they did, I don't have the install CD in the drive. Is there a way to perhaps load a tiny distro on /boot, reconfigure grub to load that, and then use that to do the deed? I can copy the data to other nearby servers, so I'm not worried about that, but I don't have the install CDs handy. I could download something to a nearby server though, if that would help.
setup a kickstart server on another server on the segment. this requires a DHCP server, a TFTP server for the network boot code, and a NFS server with the centos distribution. you can put a kickstart file on the tftp (or is it on the NFS? I always forget), and this can completely configure the install so it will run blind. (that -is- the tricky part here). you can at least get console logging via a network connection via the kernel module netconsole which you'd setup in the kickstart
That can work, but if you have any hands-on support at the colo at all, you can probably overnight them an install CD and talk them through booting with 'linux vnc vncconnect=n.n.n.n' (address of your vncviewer in listen mode). Or maybe you can make that happen from a kickstart and do the rest from your desk. I sometimes use that feature just so I don't have to stand by the bench where I'm setting up a new server.
Bob Puff wrote:
John: If the DC has KVM over IP, they can connect to his box, can he
do it with that? Lanny
Interesting idea. I don't think they do, but even if they did, I don't have the install CD in the drive. Is there a way to perhaps load a tiny distro on /boot, reconfigure grub to load that, and then use that to do the deed? I can copy the data to other nearby servers, so I'm not worried about that, but I don't have the install CDs handy. I could download something to a nearby server though, if that would help.
Bob
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I was going to suggest that you just have them burn a CD with CentOS 5.3 on it...all you really need is CD1 if you do a bare bones install using a KVM over IP. We do it for our colos if they ask. Cant see why your hosting provider wouldnt, all they are out is the cost of the CD, and heck, who cant find a good use for a CentOS install CD? Had a whole wall of the AOL free trial CDs adorning my old cubicle....said cubicle being @ a AOL support center.
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I was going to suggest that you just have them burn a CD with CentOS 5.3 on it...all you really need is CD1 if you do a bare bones install using a KVM over IP. We do it for our colos if they ask. Cant see why your hosting provider wouldnt, all they are out is the cost of the CD, and heck, who cant find a good use for a CentOS install CD? Had a whole wall of the AOL free trial CDs adorning my old cubicle....said cubicle being @ a AOL support center.
So you are the jerk who wouldn't let me cancel my AOL account! ;-P
Just kidding...
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