Re: [TCLUG:13238] cloning machines

[Ben Kochie <ben@nerp.net>]

check out the linux remote boot howto, there is a nice bunch of utilities
for network booting boxes.. I personaly setup a script for remote booting
and cloning of windows boxes (software can do both linux and windows)
the program works from dos, linux, and can be booted via TFTP. :)

Thank You,
        Ben Kochie (ben@nerp.net)

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On Wed, 2 Feb 2000, Timothy Wilson wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> Here's a quick question about cloning (or duplicating) machines.
> 
> I'd like to create an image of a HD and save it on my server so I can
> easily upgrade or install Linux on a bunch of little 486s in short order.
> I know that the RedHat Kickstart program will automate installation, but
> I'd like to go one step easier than that.
> 
> These machines all NFS-mount /home from the server. Obviously, I need the
> 'dd' command, but I'm not sure how to proceed to create the image, and
> further, how to install the image once it's created. I don't have room to
> save the image (even with compression) on the local drive of one of the
> 486s. How would I create remotely then? Would someone give me a swat with
> the clue stick?
> 
> -Tim
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