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<0> can someone help me out with a vmware server issue on centos?
<1> Brian_L does it say you have a missing file or library
<0> no i cannot mount .iso images
<1> oh
<1> that is off topic unfortunately then
<0> maybe a kernel option?
<0> k
<0> what about if mount -o loop doesent work either :)
<0> im thinking its related
<1> Brian_L VMWare has a builtin method of mounting ISOs in VMs
<0> ok
<1> you don't mount inside linux
<0> thanks for the info
<1> you mount in the VMWare program
<1> using the hardware options, where you edit the CD-ROM drives
<0> yep
<1> that should work, if it doesn't it is more than likely a VMWare problem not a CentOS problem
<0> I can mount under other distro's with the same software so its odd
<0> but definatly a vmware issue
<1> in the VMWare Server forum they should help you
<2> good evening all, im having trouble installing CentOS, i have a machine with no cd drive, and my usb key doesnt seem to be booting either. can i do a network install from either another Linux machine(non centos) or a CentOS live cd?
<3> Sacro, yes via http, ftp, nfs are all supported in the installer
<2> so_: i need a way to launch the installer
<2> i cant boot off a cd, i tried the usb key method, that failed, the only think i can think of next is PXE
<3> ah...well then... you can PXE boot, and you'll need to set that up, it's a bit of work...I don't know if anyone has a setup handy. I think you can install from harddrive too, but I'm not sure how to set that up
<2> i have my laptop that im on currently that has the iso mounted under apache, so i can do a http install, but i cant get INTO the installer :(
<2> hmm, its got Windoze XP, but i doubt that helps
<3> Sacro, what's the size of the USB key?
<2> errm...bout 2 inches by half an inch
<3> yeah, really big :)
<2> 256MB
<4> *snicker*
<2> *twix*
<3> I have had a problems with various usb keys, I had to try 3 different ones to boot my install
<2> i hate it when orcs consider me
<2> so_: i only have the one...ooh, actually...my mum is out
<2> none system disk or disk error :(
<2> i have the centos live cd, is it possible to boot up that, and install via that?
<3> not to the best of my knowledge
<5> Sacro: yes -- boot with it, fdisk the destination drive, andinstall a bootloader grub, per: http://www.owlriver.com/tips/centos-upgradeany/
<3> you might be able to use that to format your harddrive and install grub though ^^
<5> heh
<5> good advise, so_
<2> so_: the pc i want to install CentOS one, HAS a cd drive but i cant get it to connect
<3> I seem to recall being able to boot linux directly from windows...unfortunately that was a long time ago and I have forgotten how
<5> so_: google linux chainload
<2> orc_orc: i can see this being interesting...
<2> thats only using grub
<5> Sacro: the author at that site has done many wonderful things
<3> hmmm it wasn't chainloading, it was something like isolinux that you could run in windows to get it started
<2> chainloader +1
<5> s0NT and later had a bootload manager which will do chainloads
<6> so_: i only remember loadlin and it ran from DOS only
<3> ah yeah, loadlin ... no wonder I haven't seen it lately :)
<2> hmm, tftpboot
<3> basically the same as pxebooting :)
<2> so_: yeah, im currently under Arch Linux on my laptop
<2> im wondering if i can use that to p*** the server the needed stuff
<3> Sacro, sure this tells the whole tale: http://syslinux.zytor.com/pxe.php
<2> so_: looks promising
<7> Isn't pxeboot/tftpboot really only for network-based booting?
<2> iGZo: yes...thats what i need
<7> i c
<7> sorry i came into conversation late :) yupe then, etherboot/pxeboot + tftpboot + dhcp (not needed)
<2> :O its thinking
<7> the ROM-o-Matic is your friend here (unless your nic has one on board)
<2> iGZo: its got it onboard
<2> its looking for things
<7> your nic is trying to netboot?
<2> i think so
<2> but its not finding my laptop iwth the kernel on
<2> no netboot filename received
<7> your client nic needs to know where to look, your server nic needs to sport tftpboot and dhcp (optionally, but sometimes required if client can't define IP, etc)
<7> Mac's, and Sun's can define IP info prior to boot, but most x86 roms are kinda minimal
<7> so to make up for that, ROM-o-Matic can be used.
<7> if you need to resort to a dhcp server for client (so you dont need the rom-o-matic), youll need to define many things, MAC, kernel, IP, et al
<7> i should clarify, dhcp server, on server, not client machine
<2> err, my router handles dhcp
<7> well, can your router handling network booting clients? most consumer ones seem to lack that
<2> shoudlnt it forward it to my laptop?
<2> or should i set up dhcp on my laptop and do it just to that?
<7> it's not just gonna give it an IP address, and NS info, it needs to privide and define more info.
<7> which ever is your "server", configure: dhcpd, tftpd, and firewall (if applicable). On client, just enable network booting.
<2> yeah, gonna go in direct
<2> brb
<7> sigh
<2> cant start a dhcp server
<7> you will only want one dhcp server on your network (at least for this excercise)
<7> have you installed/enabled the dhcpd daemon?
<2> yeah
<2> i run /etc/rc.d/dhcpd start and it failes
<7> dhcpd is not running? refer to logs
<2> ah, thats a good idea!
<7> it should complain as to why :)
<2> its complaining an awful lot
<7> this process of network booting is not easy, and dhcpd (to configure network booting) is involved.
<7> let me guess, is he/she rebooting each time? ugh. just restart the daemon(s) ppl! hehe
<8> hello. As a test I removed a mirrored raid device and saw with cat /proc/mdstat that it was removed. How do I get the drive to rejoin the raid setup? I looke for raidhotadd but couldnt find it. Any ideas?
<9> mdadm --manage /dev/md0 --add /dev/hda1
<8> ahh okay..
<9> you're welcome
<8> basically adding each of the missing /dev/sda whatevers back in...
<8> is it a replacement for raidhotadd...is that defunct now??
<10> bzzzzz the correct answer is man mdadm
<9> i dont' know what you're talking about
<9> could we add 'no spoon feeding' to the topic to remind me?
<8> no problem...looked it up on google raidhotadd looks to be deprecated...
<11> think im gonna have to get a USB cdrom
<1> why Sacro_
<11> NthDegree: how to install CentOS on a PC, that has no cd drive, wont install off a USB key, and doesnt seem happy with PXE
<8> lettuce: thanks for the help...worked out just fine ;)
<1> Sacro_ remove the hard disk then make a bootable partition containing the install bits
<1> you'll need a 2nd PC but that would work
<11> i havent got a hexagonal screwdriver
<11> and i dont think my boss would be impressed if i kicked it to bits
<1> then ask for one :p
<11> there comes a point in life, where you just stop caring
<8> or find a skinny flathead and pray...
<1> do a good job and you might get a promotion maybe :p
<11> nah, im the only it guy there, i only have the boss above me, and nobody really below me
<12> where is this? private industry?
<2> yep
<2> Student Housing company
<12> what company?
<12> o
<2> why you ask?
<12> just curious
<2> hmm, well i dont know what to do anymore
<12> good pay
<12> ?
<2> its better than nothing
<1> Sacro get a screwdriver, open up and put in a CD-ROM drive temporarily
<2> NthDegree, i havent got a hexagonal screwdriver
<1> doesn't anyone have one?
<9> no, they don't exist
<9> and neither does a solution to your problem
<2> lettuce: dhcp server on my laptop and PXE install
<2> but ive been booted out the room with all my PC an stuff in
<9> it's called making this harder than it really is
<9> oh woe is me
<2> so i have a base unit with no monitor etc
<9> my job is so hard
<2> lettuce: what do you suggest?
<9> the same things everyone else already has
<2> thats useful advice...
<9> if you work some place that can't afford the tools to do your job, then get the **** out while you can
<2> and what if you havent the choice?
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