ACID install sets the device to the CDROM. The files are located at http://stats.allstarlink.org/dl/installcd/

 

I found it easier to use a USB CDROM to boot the ACID build than it is to modify the files, but then again, I'm somewhat of a newbie. I have loaded Centos 5, which from what you say, you could load from the stick, then I setup SSH, and go from there, loading in the rest of the load scripts required for ACID on the new server, making minor modifications so they could find their directory, then executing them on the new server. I found this necessary when the new computer did not have the drivers for Ethernet, then continuing the ACID boot process.

 

This is the procedure I use... piece parts gleaned from various Allstar contributors... a bit manual in nature, but it works.

 

 

Load CentOS 5.10

No features, tools only, no desktop

Set ssh /etc/ssh/sshd_config

Run "setup" at comand line and disable firewall

vi /etc/rc.d/acidrepo

   http://dl.allstarlink.org

Execute portion of ks.cfg, each line at a time

cp /etc/rc.d/rc.local /etc/rc.d/rc.local.orig

cat <<EOF >>/etc/rc.d/rc.local

 

cd /etc/rc.d; rm -f phase1.sh; wget -q http://dl.allstarlink.org/installcd/phase1.sh

 

chmod 755 /etc/rc.d/phase1.sh

 

/etc/rc.d/phase1.sh

Auto reboot after phase1.sh executed

 

if desired, setup firewall, "setup" at command line

 

perform a yum update: "yum update" at command line

fix zaptel http://docs.allstarlink.org/drupal/node/111

 

 

 


From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Larry da Ponte
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 6:26 AM
To: Loren Tedford; app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] New Acid install - kickstart download fail from USB

 

That's encouraging, what method do you use to create your USB stick installs?  Combination of fdisk, dd, and file copying?

-Larry

 

_____________________________
From: Loren Tedford <lorentedford@gmail.com>
Sent: Dienstag, September 8, 2015 1:55 nachm.
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] New Acid install - kickstart download fail from USB
To: Larry da Ponte <hb9eyq@gmail.com>

Generally all my installations I use a usb stick.. However I use Linux based computer with a terminal or command prompt as the windows users would say

Loren Tedford (KC9ZHV) 
Email: lorentedford@gmail.com
Phone: 618-553-0806
Fax: 16185512755
http://www.lorentedford.com
http://kc9zhv.com

Sent from Droid RAZR HD from Verizon wireless network

On Sep 8, 2015 6:39 AM, "Larry da Ponte" < hb9eyq@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Loren.  This is interesting, looking over the site I see it's for creating live Linux installs that run from a USB stick, I'm trying to create installation media on a USB stick that will install to an SSD in the PC.  Once the installation is complete, I would no longer need the USB stick.

-Larry

 

_____________________________
From: Loren Tedford < lorentedford@gmail.com>
Sent: Dienstag, September 8, 2015 1:18 nachm.
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] New Acid install - kickstart download fail from USB
To: Larry da Ponte < hb9eyq@gmail.com>

I'm not sure with Windows you might try this http://unetbootin.github.io

Loren Tedford (KC9ZHV) 
Email: lorentedford@gmail.com
Phone: 618-553-0806
Fax: 16185512755
http://www.lorentedford.com
http://kc9zhv.com

Sent from Droid RAZR HD from Verizon wireless network

On Sep 8, 2015 5:44 AM, "Larry da Ponte" < hb9eyq@gmail.com> wrote:

I used the windows Rufus app to create the bootable USB stick from the acid_centos.iso.  I'm thinking this may be the trouble.  I will probably need to find another method for creating the USB stick.  Recommendations for a procedure that has worked for the Acid ISO?

 

Thanks

-Larry

 

_____________________________
From: Larry da Ponte < hb9eyq@gmail.com>
Sent: Dienstag, September 8, 2015 12:26 nachm.
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] New Acid install - kickstart download fail from USB
To: Loren Tedford < lorentedford@gmail.com>, < app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org>

Thanks for the reply Loren.  The same iso file installs without error when installed on a new VM.  Have you had success with a USB thumb drive install?  Perhaps Acid install from USB is not supported.

-Larry

 



On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 2:46 AM -0700, "Loren Tedford" <lorentedford@gmail.com> wrote:

I know it sounds far fetched but it almost sounds like a corrupt ISO  image..

Loren Tedford (KC9ZHV) 
Email: lorentedford@gmail.com
Phone: 618-553-0806
Fax: 16185512755
http://www.lorentedford.com
http://kc9zhv.com

Sent from Droid RAZR HD from Verizon wireless network

On Sep 8, 2015 1:54 AM, "Larry da Ponte" < hb9eyq@gmail.com> wrote:

First time AllStar user and node setup.  I have a small form factor PC with no CD ROM or floppy.  I've created a Acid Centos install on a USB stick but after it successfully boots from the stick and status the install it complains it can't find the kickstart file and then prompts me for cdrom.  I've confirmed the ks.cfg is in /Dev/sdb1:/ks.cfg but even with kickstart boot options it fails to find it.  Same PC installs Centos 7 from same USB stick without issue.  I've used the Centos Wiki page To create a USB stick install using the Centos-5 section but this method rests in a USB key that is not recognized by eufi as bootable. I'm using an acid_centos.iso downloaded a couple of days ago from the AllStar home page.

 

I have not tried putting the ks.cfg on an FTP or web server yet - anyone have success with Acid install from stick?

 

I also burned the ISO to a CD and booted from a USB CD ROM drive but it also fails to "download" the kickstart - exact experience as USB key.  Have tried all three of the USB ports on this PC.  Have also tried two different USB sticks.

73

-Larry

 

 


_______________________________________________
App_rpt-users mailing list
App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org
http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users

To unsubscribe from this list please visit http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Enter your email address and press the "Unsubscribe or edit options button"
You do not need a password to unsubscribe, you can do it via email confirmation. If you have trouble unsubscribing, please send a message to the list detailing the problem.