On Friday 01 March 2002 22.36, Shaul Karl wrote: > > Hi, > > I've been spending the last two days struggling with installing Debian on > > a Dell PowerEdge 4400 server > > . The problem is that the raid card (Perc 3/Di) > > > does need to be enabled in the kernel to be detected correctly. I have > > compiled a kernel that detects it, but now I'm confused about how to get > > Debian installed, using this custom kernel... > > > > One way as I figure, would be to create a bootable ISO of the Debian cd > > and include my kernel. The question is, how would I go about that? Should > > I use mkisofs? If so how do I get the ISO correct? > > > > Thanks for your help! > > > > Pontus > > Won't it be easier/faster to boot with a floppy that has a custom > kernel? This will let you install with the Debian installation floppy > that is tailored to your machine. > > http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/i386/ch-boot-floppy-techinfo.en.ht > ml#s-rescue-replace-kernel has instructions how to do it. > > You can boot from a custom CD as well. Fortunately I do not know how > this could be done. However you might look at the Debian site as I am > quite sure you will find instructions for this as well.
Thanks, Yes, I admit It would seem easier, but I really want this neat cd to work. Mainly because it's a production machine and anyone without too much knowlede should be able to reinstall if ever(!?) neccessary. ;) So I will gladly have a look at the Debian site! Regards, Pontus
