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6.4.10.4.2. Kickstart Details
Options —
Collects the precise values to be applied against the kickstart process, including bootloader type,
time zone, root password, and partition details. Keep in mind, the kickstart network configuration
value here is used by the bootloader to determine the network configuration for the kickstart process,
unlike the network setting on the Advanced Options tab, which is used to generate the kickstart
configuration file. The options passed to the bootloader are different from those needed by the Red
Hat installation program to configure the system. Remember you may %include separate files in
the Partition Details section of the profile if needed. When done, click the Update Kickstart button.
6.4.10.4.3. Kickstart Details
Advanced Options —
Accessible through a link at the top of the Options tab, this page establishes the arguments to be
included in the kickstart configuration file. These differ from the settings included on the Options
tab. For instance, the network setting here defines the parameters of the Red Hat installation program
(Anaconda), while the kickstart network configuration value there affects the bootloader. (Note that
these options are passed to Anaconda with little or no verification for correctness. As an example, you
might need to kickstart a system using eth1 (kickstart network configuration), but eth0 is the primary
network interface for the box (as identified in the network field on this page). When done, click the
Update Kickstart button.
6.4.10.4.4. Kickstart Details
Packages —
Allows the addition or removal of specific software packages from the kickstart profile. To include
packages, enter them in the text field. These are passed directly to Anaconda. To remove packages,
precede them with with a dash (-). You may also enter entire components and exclude specific pack-
ages, such as @ X Window System and -filename.rpm.
Note that packages to be excluded may still be installed to resolve dependencies and ensure the system
works properly. When finished, click Add Packages. To delete packages from the list you’ve created,
enter them below and click Remove Packages.
6.4.10.4.5. Kickstart Details
Pre —
Enables you to edit the %pre script for the kickstart profile. Make your changes and click the Update
Pre button.
6.4.10.4.5.1. Kickstart Details
Pre --interpreter —
Enables you to specify an interpreter and specific commands to be interpreted before the rest of the
%pre section. Identify the interpreter, such as /usr/bin/python, in the top field then include the
commands to be intepreted below it, and click Update Pre.
6.4.10.4.6. Kickstart Details Post —
Enables you to include the %post script and other parameters in the kickstart profile through the
following subtabs:
