David Mehler wrote: > Hello, > This might be called a core build not completely positive. What i want > to do is make a completely customized centos 5.4 unattended CD or DVt > not only installs a specific list of apps apps that i want on each > system, but configures them automatically perhaps via scripts, and > enables or disables services etc. Basically, i want to drop the CD or > DVD in a box which will probably not have a monitor anyway, and walk > away. I then come back or ssh in and everything is already installed, > any repos are added, configured and ready to go. Is this a core build? > I'd appreciate any pointers on this. > Thanks. > Dave. My Strategy for those things is: 1. cobbler ( https://fedorahosted.org/cobbler/ ) for a minimal Unattended Installation. cobblers primary goal is installation over Network but it can also generate CD/DVD. cobbler integrates kickstart files into your CD. 2. puppet ( http://reductivelabs.com/products/puppet/ ) for central configuration management. -- best regards, markus