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Brian K Peterson — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:15:08 -0000

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 When some parameters cannot be detected, some sane defaults are used. The goal
 of the software is to try and generate a useable preseed file on every run.

-This software is sponsored by [[img src=LinMin_BareMetal.gif alt=LinMin, makers of LinMin Bare Metal Provisioning (linmin.com)]]
+This software is sponsored by [[[img src=LinMin_BareMetal.gif alt="LinMin, makers of LinMin Bare Metal Provisioning"]]](http://linmin.com/)

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Brian K Peterson — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:10:21 -0000

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 When some parameters cannot be detected, some sane defaults are used. The goal
 of the software is to try and generate a useable preseed file on every run.
+
+This software is sponsored by [[img src=LinMin_BareMetal.gif alt=LinMin, makers of LinMin Bare Metal Provisioning (linmin.com)]]

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Brian K Peterson — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:02:10 -0000

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 The script will print informational messages and warnings to stdout, as well as the output preseed file. The generated preseed file is written to /tmp/preseed/seed.txt

-Some basic instructions and installation disk kernel boot: prompt parameters are printed as well.
+Some basic instructions, as well as parameters to use when booting from an installation disk, are printed as well.

 Read the messages carefully! If there are any manual steps you may need to perform to make the preseed file usable, they are explained there.

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 Be careful when testing preseed installations. I would recommend always testing in a virtual environment or in a lab setup. Don't boot your important workstation into an installation CD and not expect all your data to be lost.

+Installing Debian/Ubuntu
+---
+There are multiple ways to use a preseed file when installing Debian or Ubuntu. The instructions printed by this script, specifying the use of an HTTP server, are one such method. Some methods may be easier in your use-case, others require re-mastering the installer CD.
+
+Below are links to distribution specific instructions on preseeding:
+Ubuntu: http://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/installation-guide/amd64/appendix-preseed.html
+Debian: http://wiki.debian.org/DebianInstaller/Preseed

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Brian K Peterson — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:50:09 -0000

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-GenPreseed
+GenPreseed Wiki
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Brian K Peterson — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:49:54 -0000

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+GenPreseed
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+
 Introduction
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 GenPreseed generates preseed files for fully automating Debian/Ubuntu

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Brian K Peterson — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:48:44 -0000

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-Welcome to your wiki!
+Introduction
+---
+GenPreseed generates preseed files for fully automating Debian/Ubuntu
+installations. It does this by analyzing the install-time options selected
+during the installation of an existing system.

-This is the default page, edit it as you see fit. To add a new page simply reference it within brackets, e.g.: [SamplePage].
+When some parameters cannot be detected, some sane defaults are used. The goal
+of the software is to try and generate a useable preseed file on every run.

-The wiki uses [Markdown](/p/genpreseed/wiki/markdown_syntax/) syntax.
+Usage
+---
+Run the script in bash, as root or with sudo:
+~~~~~
+    # bash genpreseed.sh
+~~~~~
+~~~~~
+    $ sudo bash genpreseed.sh
+~~~~~
+A dot-slash (./) also works as long as bash is at /bin/bash:
+~~~~~
+    $ sudo ./genpreseed.sh
+~~~~~
+I would have rather not required root, but getting parameters from debconf requires it.
+
+Without any arguments the script will use the template included with the software. You can specify a template file to use by specifying it as an argument to the script:
+~~~~~
+    $ sudo ./genpreseed.sh /path/to/my-own-template.txt
+~~~~~
+
+Output
+---
+The script will print informational messages and warnings to stdout, as well as the output preseed file. The generated preseed file is written to /tmp/preseed/seed.txt
+
+Some basic instructions and installation disk kernel boot: prompt parameters are printed as well.
+
+Read the messages carefully! If there are any manual steps you may need to perform to make the preseed file usable, they are explained there.
+
+Use Caution
+---
+By default the generated preseed file instructs the installer to use unpartitioned free space. If there is no free space, or the disk doesn't have a valid partition table, the installer will freeze.
+
+See the output messages, or the generated preseed file, for instructions on specifying a disk or forcing the installer to overwrite any data on the specified disk.
+
+Be careful when testing preseed installations. I would recommend always testing in a virtual environment or in a lab setup. Don't boot your important workstation into an installation CD and not expect all your data to be lost.
+

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Brian K Peterson — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:16:27 -0000

Welcome to your wiki!

This is the default page, edit it as you see fit. To add a new page simply reference it within brackets, e.g.: [SamplePage].

The wiki uses Markdown syntax.

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