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Appendix B. Automating the installation using preseeding

Table of Contents

Introduction
Preseeding methods
Limitations
Using preseeding
Loading the preconfiguration file
Using boot parameters to preseed questions
Auto mode
Aliases useful with preseeding
Using a DHCP server to specify preconfiguration files
Creating a preconfiguration file
Contents of the preconfiguration file (for jaunty)
Localization
Network configuration
Mirror settings
Clock and time zone setup
Partitioning
Partitioning using RAID
Controlling how partitions are mounted
Base system installation
Account setup
Apt setup
Package selection
Boot loader installation
Finishing up the installation
X configuration
Preseeding other packages
Advanced options
Running custom commands during the installation
Using preseeding to change default values
Chainloading preconfiguration files

This appendix explains how to preseed answers to questions in debian-installer to automate your installation.

The configuration fragments used in this appendix are also available as an example preconfiguration file from http://help.ubuntu.com/9.04/installation-guide/example-preseed.txt.


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