I'm about to start work on a tool to automate network Debian installs, possibly using a library of images (and eventually tools to create and maintain those images), or by using a profile of packages to install.
I've been looking at mondo and replicator, but they're not quite what I need. Is there anything similar being worked on already, or any recommendations on what the ideal method would be? I'd prefer the Packages/config profile, and use a central repository, but security will be an issue (may use readonly filesystem, would prefer to look into verifying checksums and comparing to a trusted source). Mondo's CDR method is nice from the security perspective, but I want a bit more control over the config of individual machines. Does this need a new tool, or should I add this functionality to the install process (load a profile before dselect, not sure what tool suggests the current profiles when installing?). Pre-defining configs is vital though - I want to automate everything, basically create hundreds of identical machines with maybe a dozen local changes such as IP. Will debconf help out here? I'm new to Debian, any advice or comments appreciated. No point reinventing the wheel. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
