Install CentOS from NFS-share
I have setup an NFS-share :
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[root@jocan usr]# showmount -e When trying to install a CentOS-server over the network from the NFS-share, the installation stalls... The output on alt-F3 is : Code:
<5> nfs: server 192.168.1.250 not responding, still trying And according to the RHCE prep guide, this should be the fastest way of installing RedHat/CentOS. What is failing ? EDIT : some new information on the prompt : Code:
<4> Unable to identify CD-ROM format |
Assuming that nfs.jocan.local resolves to 192.168.1.250, can you please boot off a live cd and attempt to mount the nfs share ?
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It is clear that my server is trying to contact 192.168.1.250 directly. |
I wasn't suggesting that name resolution was required... in one section you show that you are exporting from nfs.jocan.local and in another you show connection attempts to 192.168.1.250, it was not clear that they were the same host
Have you attempted to mount the share from a live cd yet ? cheers |
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[root@localhost centos]# mount 192.168.1.250:/var/install /mnt SElinux on the NFS-server is permissive, iptables is up but not blocking any internal traffic. The NFS-share on 192.168.1.250 (/var/install/) contains the installation cd's of CentOS. Copied them all with "cp -var" to this directory. Any ideas ? |
Can you check the hidden file '.discinfo' in the root of your share ? ... you may have overwritten it with the one from the last cd. It will need to be modified in any case otherwise the install will think not all the cd's are present, ensure yours matches as per the red text
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For all the other .discinfo-files I have answered 'no' when it was asked to overwrite the file. What is the correct way to copy the installation cd's ? |
The method you used was fine, the only difference between them is the 4th line which indicates the cd number. You need to modify yours as listed above so that the installation can use files from all the cd's
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