> > By "initial setup", I meant during the initial install of the > operating system, starting from "net-install". Maybe one user is > defined. The reboot command is issued from a script that was > initiated by hand. > So you want it to run as the final part of the install process?? If that's the case, then you should create a kickstart file with the post installation script in it: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/7/html/installation_guide/sect-kickstart-syntax#sect-kickstart-postinstall If you want/need it to run the script after the install has completed and the first reboot, then you need to look at the FirstBoot scripts https://access.redhat.com/solutions/2028143 P.